video poetry

dressed i am in the perfume
of the moon’s clairvoyance
& i unveil you with vapours of white jasmine

be soft my night, he is coming
be soft my wind, he is speaking
be soft my body, it is time to unbody

~ Moonhold
by Lubomira Kourteva

video poem from my book “the god-like things”:

aubade to a husband, october 2020
music by francis wells

video poem from my book “the god-like things”:

dreamt we fed fireflies, october 2020
music by david celeste

in the bluish eye of flame
two threads entwined
a single wick
a love, a vow
from a time before time
beyond time

visual: video + photography

in this heat i imagine gods
and waters,
give off my most natural scent,
expect miracles & i offer myself

~ The God-like Things
by Lubomira Kourteva

i want to marry you in blue
blue as moon water, as sea
as my lapis lazuli ring
as tenderness 
and passion in blue seas
with salts and stars on our skins
i want to marry you
and when i say marry i mean our lips
to become a kiss, a vow
and your eyes taking me
and your hands my temple
our world, our private sacred cocoon
i want to marry you
in blue moonlight our bodies dressed
in love, purity and fidelity
in my blue eyes, your blue dreams
and ours
in the bluish eye of flame
forever and again
i want to marry you

kiss me,
from where you feel me
lubov, not just with lips
kiss me, from where
you carry my home, lubov
in your heart

~ The God-like Things
by Lubomira Kourteva

past the bushes violets thrive
and there’s a fox who ate some stars
the mystics tells us
i offer you the marriage dance

photography (slide the images)

“The day before yesterday I saw a rabbit, and yesterday a deer, and today, you.”
~ “The Dandelion Girl” by Robert F. Young

*To browse my flower photography, please visit my Flower Shop.

Lubomira Kourteva Cover Photo
A white hammock in the Caribbean
A thatched-roof hut with orange cushions and a hammock sits on a white sandy beach beside a tall palm tree, with blue sky and calm ocean in the background.
A hand with red-painted nails is reaching out to pet a white and gray cat walking on a concrete path, with some plants visible along the edge.
Two light pink roses in full bloom with green leaves, set against a background of green foliage. The image has a soft, slightly blurred effect around the edges.
A woman in a peach dress walks barefoot on a sunlit cobblestone street, surrounded by light-colored buildings with shuttered windows, under a clear blue sky.
A stone walkway leads along a rocky shoreline with gentle waves, bordered by pastel-colored buildings facing the sea under a sunny blue sky.
A woman in a light orange dress sits on stone steps in a sunlit, narrow European street, surrounded by pastel buildings and greenery. She is barefoot, wearing sunglasses, and relaxing under the shade of a tree.
A narrow cobblestone alley with pastel orange buildings, blue shuttered windows, and a black lantern leads to an open sunlit square and more buildings under a clear blue sky.
A narrow, sunlit alley with cobblestone pavement, bordered by trees and a house with blue shutters. A streetlamp is mounted on the house, and distant mountains and a blue sky with fluffy clouds are visible ahead.
A single pink rose in bloom, surrounded by green leaves and a few rosebuds, with thorny stems and blurred greenery in the background.
A woman in a peach dress sits barefoot on stone steps under a leafy tree, holding a drink in one image and resting her chin on her hands in the other, with sunlit buildings in the background.
A delicate pink rose in bloom with several rosebuds on a thin stem, surrounded by green leaves and fallen autumn leaves on the ground.
Bright sun shines over a sparkling blue sea with gentle waves, distant mountains on the horizon, a few people swimming, and a sandy beach in the foreground.
A woman in a blue dress sits and smiles on a beach chair, with blue-and-white umbrellas and lounge chairs around her. Behind her, hillside buildings rise up in layers, likely in a coastal Mediterranean town at dusk.
View of the coast of Positano, Italy, with many small boats scattered across the blue sea and a yellow-tiled dome of a church in the foreground under a clear sky.
A horse stands inside a dimly lit barn near a large water trough, with sunlight streaming in through an open doorway in the background.
A hand with red nail polish holds a stem of lily of the valley flowers, featuring small white bell-shaped blooms and broad green leaves, surrounded by soil and dried grass.
Two side-by-side photos show clusters of white and pale pink apple blossoms with green leaves on tree branches, set against a soft, blurred background of more blossoms and branches.
A vibrant magenta rose in full bloom is surrounded by green leaves, with more roses and foliage blurred in the background.
Sunlit sea with silhouetted islands and peninsulas in the distance under a hazy sky, creating a serene and tranquil coastal landscape.
A woman with wavy blonde hair in a light dress sits in a car, gazing out the window at a sunlit mountain landscape and buildings outside.
Three people, dressed formally, walk down a white stone path between whitewashed buildings in a sunlit, hilly village. One person holds a bouquet; the landscape and sky are bright and scenic in the background.
View of a calm blue sea with a few boats and a cruise ship, with rocky hills and white buildings in the distance under a clear, bright sky.
Sunlit stone steps lead uphill past whitewashed buildings with blue domes and pastel roofs in a picturesque Mediterranean coastal town, likely Santorini, Greece. Hills and bright sky are visible in the background.
A gondolier stands on a black gondola, steering through the waters of Venice with other boats nearby; historic buildings and a domed church are visible under a cloudy sky in the background.
A narrow alley with old, weathered buildings, potted plants on the left, a person in white walking in the distance, and a cat standing near the middle of the cobblestone path.
Two orange and white butterflies with translucent wings rest together on a large green leaf, surrounded by lush foliage in a sunlit outdoor setting.
Waves in a deep blue-purple ocean, with sunlight reflecting on the water and white foam forming along the surface. The overall scene has a serene and calming atmosphere.
A set of white stairs with a white wooden railing leads down toward a cliffside overlooking the blue sea, with boats and rocky coastline visible below. Bright sunlight highlights the clean, white architecture.
A woman in a floral dress and sunglasses smiles while standing by a white wall with vibrant pink flowers, overlooking white buildings and the blue sea under a clear sky.
Infinity pool overlooking a calm, blue sea with distant cliffs and a clear sky in the background, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
A scenic coastal view with bright blue sea, two sailboats, rocky cliffs, and a distant island. Flowers and whitewashed buildings sit in the foreground under a clear, sunny sky.
Whitewashed buildings with blue domes sit on a cliff overlooking the bright blue sea in Santorini, Greece. Pink flowers and scattered greenery add color to the sunlit, coastal scene.
A woman in a black dress stands smiling next to a stone well, with white buildings and a hilltop church in the background under a clear sky, possibly in a Mediterranean village at sunset.
Two dolphins swim together in clear, greenish-blue ocean water. One dolphin is partly submerged, while the other’s head and part of its back are visible above the surface, creating ripples.
A narrow canal in Venice lined with old buildings. A gondola and a small boat float on the water, with balconies and windows visible on both sides.
Old Venetian buildings with green shutters and balconies line a narrow canal, where laundry hangs out to dry above two wooden boats moored by the water’s edge. The brick walls show signs of age and weathering.
Bright pink wild roses with open petals and yellow centers bloom among green leaves and foliage in an outdoor garden setting.
A row of colorful, historic buildings with arched windows line a stone embankment beside a calm river, set against a green hillside under a clear blue sky.
A black puppy with a white patch on its chest sits on a stone-tiled patio, looking up at the camera. Sunlight creates dappled shadows on the ground.
A wooden handloom with yarn and partially woven fabric sits in a sunlit room with parquet floors, surrounded by traditional tools and benches.
A black-and-white butterfly with open wings rests on small purple flowers, surrounded by lush green leaves in the background.
A cluster of vibrant purple daisies with yellow centers surrounds a single pale pink rose in full bloom, creating a striking contrast in a lush garden setting.
Light pink roses bloom among purple asters and green leaves, creating a vibrant and colorful garden scene. The background is slightly blurred, highlighting the flowers in the foreground.
A white Greek church with a blue dome and bell tower stands against a clear blue sky, highlighted by warm sunlight.
Three horses stand under the shade of leafy green trees by a wooden fence on a sunny day, with sunlight filtering through the branches and casting dappled shadows on the ground.
A fresco painting on a wall depicts an elderly woman in a white robe and veil seated beside a nude child amid a natural landscape with trees and rocks, surrounded by ornate architectural details.
A scenic view of a hillside town with historic buildings, tall cypress trees, and lush greenery, set against rolling hills under a cloudy sky.
A wooden table with various glass bottles and jars stands in a tiled room; flower petals are scattered on the floor beneath the table. A green door and abstract wall art are visible in the background.
A hand with pale nail polish holds a small cluster of white roses against a background of green leaves in bright sunlight.
A weathered, yellowish building with wooden shutters and peeling paint stands on a sunny street. A red-orange sign reading villa deste with a left arrow is mounted on the wall in the foreground.
A narrow canal in Venice, Italy, lined with old, weathered buildings. Small boats are moored along the sides, and the water reflects the surrounding architecture. The scene is calm and quiet.
Clouds hang low over rugged, rocky mountain peaks with patches of snow, while a dramatic rock formation juts out in the foreground. The sky is overcast, giving the scene a moody, misty atmosphere.
Bright pink roses in full bloom on a green leafy bush, with a clear blue sky in the background. The flowers appear vibrant and healthy, capturing a sunny outdoor scene.
A person with long, light brown hair stands barefoot on grass, wearing a red dress with white polka dots. They are outdoors, surrounded by trees and greenery, looking down and slightly away from the camera.
A small brown rabbit sits alert in tall green grass, surrounded by lush vegetation. The rabbits ears are perked up, and it blends into the natural, grassy background.

“If you have a golf-ball-sized consciousness, when you read a book, you’ll have a golf-ball-sized understanding; when you look out a window, a golf-ball-sized awareness; when you wake up in the morning, a golf-ball-sized wakefulness; and as you go about your day, a golf-ball-sized inner happiness. But if you can expand that consciousness, make it grow, then when you read that book, you’ll have more understanding; when you look out that window, more awareness; when you wake up, more wakefulness; as you go about your day, more inner happiness.”

~ David Lynch, filmmaker

error: Content is protected !!