simple

artwork courtesy of wallpaper.net

dark tendrils of clouds

snaked their way into my room last night

till i ran out of dreams and rainbows

i awoke thirsty for a new day

heard the songbirds' sweet melody

drank in the morning dew

and once again i was won over

by the simple joy of life!

Reviews

[zainul]

Simple of joy of life comes from many events.In your case the experience you encountered in the last night and following morning are really unique and enjoyable.Specially your cravings for an eventful new day when you heard the sweet melody of songbirds are really worth being won over by the simple joy of life.
Great write indeed.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Zainul. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

When you hear the bird song of each new day, it has such a positive effect. It can not fail to uplift you, even though there is so much in the media to do the opposite. Nature is healing, always gives me some brief respite. Those moments are precious. Lovely lines Lydi** and your posted artwork is. much appreciated by this reader.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

I am so pleased you like the artwork I choose to accompany my words, Chris. Thanks for that and for the lovely review. Lydi**

[John the Baptist]

I can somewhat relate to this one. When I first awaken, it's as though I'm clinically depressed and wonder if getting out of bed is worth it. Then, after the second cup of coffee, things don't seem that bad at all. That lasts until I start to read the paper. All bets are off after that.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, the newspaper and the news on TV can depress even the happiest of us! Thanks for the review, John. Be well. Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

(and once again i was won over by the simple joy of life!) May it always be so Lydi my dear! Perhaps it would be easier if we would just shut the _ _ _ _ TV off! Love reading your words my friend. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

How right you are, Sharon. Some days the news terrifies me. Thank you for the lovely review. Be well. Lydi**

[Dara]

Amidst the chaos there is still joy to be found in the simple pleasures of life. You describe it so beautifully and remind us with each new day there is always something to be glad for. Staying positive in the face of so much negativity is an art in itself. Have a wonderful day Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

We must try to stay positive. There is always something for which to be grateful and happy. Thanks so much, Dara. Lydi**

[Lorry]

Beautifully captured Lydi. There is nothing quite like waking with a smile and it being allowed to stay in place, for no reason other than it just being.
Little irritants smoothed over, grumbles forgotten and just a fresh white page ready to be written.
Perhaps a side effect to our current situation is that we won't forget our loss of liberty and accept things for what they are, fragile blessings of possibilities, just waiting to be had.
I have crossed out fourteen books from my bucket list of books to read before you die, turned the spare bedroom into an office and almost finished a 2000 piece jigsaw. I'm quite proud of the last fact, as it says 7 to 9 years on the box, but it's only taken me 4 months 😀
Still, there will come the day when we get sick of all that noise returning, so may as well enjoy the positives while we can.

[Lydia Shutter]

Enjoying the little things is always important, but even more so now, Lorry. Smiling at your puzzle joke....you are always the comedian. Thanks so much for the review. Lydi**

[Lorry]

We laugh or else we... Y'know. Tears will always manage to find us, no need adding any more 😀

[Lydia Shutter]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[Patricia Wedel]

Your words are tethered with gentle smiles when you
run out of dreams and wake to hear the sound of song birds
and perhaps see the wind in the trees doing the
Can Can in the style of the Moulin Rouge in Paris... "Voulez Vous Coucher Avec Moi" is the melody of rainbow dreams when love is beside you...
tenderly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Pat. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

nothing like the sound of a songbird to let us find those rainbows that eluded us the night before.
a softly serene write.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Sometimes I have to search for the silver lining....but I do find it. Thanks so much, Jacob. Lydi**

[AJNJ]

This is an exquisitely worded poem that brings with it a great message on life. It’s a blessing to wake up everyday. It’s great to be alive to the sounds and joys of life! Especially in today’s afflicted world. Amazing words, Ms. Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, Peston....there is always something to smile about and to appreciate. Too easy to forget that. Thank you for the lovely review. Lydi**

[AJNJ]

Life is beautiful if we care to take in its simple joys.
It’s always my pleasure to read your beautiful poetry!

[Neville]

Simple as that.... no frills or unnecessary embellishments, just perfectly picked words placed aesthetically upon an otherwise empty page... pure poetry,... like I said, simple as that x

Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Simple....as shortening your name! :) Thanks so much for the review, Neville. Lydi**

[Neville]

am gonna revert quite soon, just you mark my words …. :)