i will dance

we have to choose to be happy some days

the blue lady” by monique edwards

courtesy of paintoutsidethelines of etsy.com

the day stirs me
asking me who i want to be
the girl infatuated with hope
     or the woman whose dreams
          have faded over time
headlines weep this morning
but i am thirsty for good news
                and a strong cup of coffee
my mind migrates
to a cocoon of recollection
where the sun was always shining

and the silence between stars smiled down on me
this is who i will always be
so when the night comes to call
i will dance to its happy song

Author's Note

dealing with some "stuff" and forcing myself to see the sunshine

Reviews

[R.M.C]

A lovely and striking piece Lydi. The mention of the two completely opposite versions of who you could be highlight really well the different versions of oneself and the conscious decisions of which aspect of yourself will be brought to the front - reflecting reality and the mind in a very simple but easy to understand way. Though the whole piece is great, there are two more key point I would personally say stands out (along with the point I've already made): "headlines weep this morning" is a simple line but says a lot, making subtle mention to the media and how they can make things depressing and put a sad and pitiful spin on the world - I'me very glad you added this as it fits in exceedingly well with the overall topic; and "my mind migrates to a cocoon of recollection" is another key aspect - especially with the lines following - as it broaches the ideas behind human nature, how we automatically think and dream of better times, where "the sun was always shining". A really great piece. I hope I've made my thoughts clear and that it expresses how good your poem is.

[Lydia Shutter]

My goodness, this is one of the best reviews I have ever received and the fact it is on a poem I wrote over two years ago makes me so very happy. Thank you very much. Lydi**

[R.M.C]

You're welcome.

[paddy d daly]

I want the silence between stars to smile down on me too, what a lovely poem and I hope you
always see the sunshine :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you Paddy....for the review and the sentiment! Lydi**

[Joyce S. Greene]

A delightfully happy poem, Lydi. It made me smile. Thanks!

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you enjoyed it, Joyce. thanks for the review. Lydi**

[La Luna]

Wonderful writing. Makes me think about summer and life. Well done :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Luna. Lydi**

[La Luna]

Your welcome :)

[Frieda P]

OH GAWD I need to copy and paste this one to every wall in my place....! Love that you dance Lydikey, sometimes I'm off key...love your positivity girl!

[Lydia Shutter]

There are days my optimism is forced, but it helps me fool myself, Frieda...and dancing in the midst of "stuff" does help! Thanks for your review. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

Oh yeah I know that one, fake smilely faces, my pleasure always.

[MsJewel]

Sometimes we have to paint on the smile and hope it sticks. But you are strong and intelligent and witty- there is no doubt in my mind you won't have to look for sunny days - they will find you my dear friend.

:) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Eventually they do...yes. Thanks for the review, Julie. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Hardest thing to do is to find the motivation to keep going, to smile, to sing and dance, and, just inhale over and over again. But, Lydi, when you can write like this, you're full of life and colour, each word laid precisely, logically. You're a winner, love, truly are.

[Lydia Shutter]

Emma, you are so kind. I appreciate your warm review. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

I meant every word.

[Anand Sehgal]

yes ,the resolution should be - " Remain Happy"

A poem of positivity. Loved it :)
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[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Anand. Lydi**

[Dhaye]

Optimism...you are full of it, Ms. Lydi.
"so when the night comes to call
i will dance to its happy song"

Wish I could be like you. Thanks for the share. =)

[Lydia Shutter]

Laughing here....because for years people have told me I am "full of it" but they did not mean optimism! LOL Dh, thank you for this lovely review. Optimism is forced at times, but it keeps me going...that and a sense of humor. Lydi**

[Lydia Shutter]

And I just noticed you have closed your profile...why?

[Dhaye]

I'm learning to close the open. LOL. I just felt to close it for a while. You're welcome, Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Hope you decide to open it up again soon.

[Dhaye]

Haha! I opened it already. Though I'll be busy, I'll be leaving it open. Thanks.

[Lydia Shutter]

GREAT! If you are busy with life, that is a good thing....but seeing your profile open is better than closed!

[Brittany Zedalis]

It's very hard to see the sun during times of darkness. I love the picture you added in with this.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Wow,
I love the painting that you included here and your poem is right on with the fact that we must choose our mood at times, or suffer through with only negative thoughts.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Josie. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

YOU ARE VERY WELCOME! :)