conundrum

artwork courtesy of etsy.com

while i munch on spicy conundrum cheese

and crunchy enigma crackers

the clouds somersault through the sky

and will do so 

till night leans on day 

making her succumb to his dark powers

the wind kisses my cheek

the ocean plays with my feet

luring my soul into submission

and suddenly solving the conundrums of the world

seems like a chore for anyone else but me

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Beautiful image and poem Lydi! Absolutely yes, “Conundrums” and “enigmas” float away like overcast clouds when the delightful seashore heals us. Your metaphors appeal to all the senses, as does your playful personification. Aaahh yes- 1-2-3-Breathe! Funny how the bad air just disappears....Brava my friend! Xo

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Annette. I know you understand the hypnotic healing of the sea air and warmth of the sun. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

conundrum cheese & enigma crackers . . . you win the prize for the most inventive attention-grabbing opening that I've run across in 2020! Poets die from jealousy over creativity dripping so prolifically! A poem like this is a challenge to all of us to UP our games! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, Margie, that is quite a compliment. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Your words match the vastness of the ocean, Lydi. They drift on and on as if reaching out to your cafe friends offering a share of your peace, space and air-light.. so very beautiful.. I for one, accept.

Your conundrum and enigmas are as they can be, personal and magical. Such wonderful language, Lydi

[Lydia Shutter]

Emma, as always, I appreciate your wonderful review. Please stay healthy in the midst of this health crisis. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Sending love and smiles, take care, dear Lydi.

No need to reply, just saying.. ..

[Ken Simm.]

Lovely visions in you Conundrum, Lydi. I enjoyed this whimsical journey.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Ken. Lydi*

[Patricia Wedel]

Lydia... you are a mystical soul that envisions
solving intricate problems with conundrum cheese
and crunchy enigma crackers. To me this makes
sense, as clouds somersault through the sky ... till night leans on day.
Let others solve the puzzles. You will ponder the Universe as the
wind kisses your cheek and the ocean plays with your feet....
luring your soul into submission. Our present day circumstances
need brilliant poetry.... to survive and keep our resistance at bay.
truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Pat, I appreciate your lovely review. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[kentuck14]

Sitting near the vastness of the sea somehow drives the conundrums away! Nice one Lydi.
T

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed it does. Thanks, Kentuck. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

oh my... can I come? I promise to be quiet as a bunny:) short and sweet and sublime scrawling here dear Lydia:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Always room on the beach blanket for a friend! :) Thanks for the review, Robert. Lydi**

[Rania M]

Such a dreamy, savoury poem. The ocean wind can be such a lover in itself. I’m glad to discover your lovely poetry Ms. Lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Rania. Lydi**

[Lorry]

I am definitely shopping in the wrong supermarket Lydi. I will look out for that cheese and those crackers though, seeing as they seem to inspire so many wonderful lines, making up a truly beautiful whole.
After a long, hard think, 'til night leans on day wins for me 😀

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, put them on your shopping list! :) Thanks so much for the wonderful review. Lydi**

[R.E. Ray]

Your poem speaks to the power of nature, especially the ocean, to transport our minds to a calm and peaceful place. It's where we can see things from a different perspective, and grasp the reality of our smallness in this universe. I read wisdom here, too. This is the discipline of a wise person. Beautiful art, too, Lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

I am old enough to be wise, I suppose! :) Thanks so much, Ray. I really appreciate your review. Lydi**

[R.E. Ray]

You’re welcome.

[John the Baptist]

Very nice use of imagery here creates a word picture of the beach. I usually think of night as feminine (Yin) to day's masculine (yang), but the opposite works well here. I like the ending. When you've got scenery like this, why waste it pondering the imponderables?

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, John. Lydi**