my melody

artwork by mario nevado

my melody of words

is suddenly off key

the world has gone crazy

or perhaps it’s just me!

my sleep is interrupted

my wake up just falls flat

my tact is non-existent

i’m no longer a diplomat!

i still worry about humanity

i've always had compassion

but when I help a stranger

i’m told it’s out of fashion!

yes, my melody is not the same

perhaps it shall never be

not sure what will wake up

the poet i used to be!

Reviews

[A.H.]

great piece of a write. can feel the poet's way of thoughts, it's meandering live a river that's waiting to find the right meaning of flowing and glowing. world is ever crazy, we sometimes are too. But, one thing for sure, there will be times like these when we feel all blue and nothing seems true. Time is a big healer and we will feel fine again and great for all this life is. I can sense a touch of disappointment or an experience not so pleasant. Whatever it is, you are the poet you used to be :) Such an evoking write, thanks for sharing Lydia.

[Lydia Shutter]

Your reviews are wonderful, Abhilash. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[A.H.]

you're most welcome, Lydia! Thank you.

[Sami Khalil]

An excellent poem with a message.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks again, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome

[Sami Khalil]

We can change the song, the melody, change ourselves, but hard to change people's biases and prejudices in this crazy world. Let us light up a candle in the darkness of humanity.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a beautiful thought, Sami. Thank you so much. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Yes ma'am. You are welcome Miss Lydia.

[Jerry Ables]

We can all make the world a better place just by showing kindness. Excellent and powerful words, Lydi. I enjoyed the read very much. Richest blessings to you and yours! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Jerry. Lydi*

[Jerry Ables]

You're very welcome, Lydi! :)

[Light and ashes]

A lot of things can cause a person to feel this way, I think... aging ...or maybe they are simply too good for this World. Maybe they always have been.

[Lydia Shutter]

No one is too good for this world...least of all me. I thank you for the review, bubble. Lydi**

[Light and ashes]

maybe you're right...
maybe.

Anyway, you're welcome.
I enjoyed the write.

[Cassie]

Dear Lyd, kindness is never old fashioned and even if its not well received find confidence in this, you reap what you sow and since you keep planting the seeds of kindness, you will reap them

[Lydia Shutter]

Cassie, you have a great way of looking at the world. thank you my friend. I appreciate you. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

I think you have awakened dear Lydi and you are that poet. If the above is anything to go by.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Ken. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Don’t ever change Lydi**. Change doesn’t always mean progress. We live in perplexing times. Kindness never goes out of fashion. I hope you are ok. Been a while since I saw a post from you. Striking artwork.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Chris. Life has been a bit hectic and my pen was in hiding. I always try to be kind, but often it is not well received. Happy New Year! Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

That can happen sadly :( Happy new year to you too Lydi** 🌺

[jacob erin-cilberto]

no, not you, Lydi...the world HAS gone crazy...
It is hard to be a tactful diplomat these days.

very hard...

Right now you are the poet you need to be...one who is speaking out on the state of the world...we need us to do that.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

The state of the world is terrifying if you ask me. Kindness has run away and polite people are laughed at. As poets, we will allways speak out, won't we? Thanks, Jacob. Lydi**