the morse code of music

just a bit of a crazy day

artwork by angela nyiri

like a shooting star going through a time tunnel

landing in a place familiar to me many years ago

my thoughts ricochet back

i wonder

if the dead could speak what would they say?

if my bones could tell the tale would it be a bestseller?

my mind plods through the weeds

stopping to sip tea from that special cup you loved so much

the sweetness of the sugar lingers on my tongue

perhaps that is the last time i was truly happy

or was it?

yet another thought to ponder

details details

is the devil really in the details?

if he is why doesn't he show himself to me?

thoughts jiggled then jostled

the morse code of music sends its calming message to me

and for just a moment all is right with my world

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so many great lines in this...the title..."ib my bones could tell the tale would it be a bestseller?"
and i think it would...
and sometimes i think there is a certain vagueness to happiness...not sure when i was last most happy...
if the dead do speak, i want to be there to hear what they say.

really deep poem, Lydi.
j.

[Lydia Shutter]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate this review. So fast too! Thanks, Jacob. Lydi**

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Music is most certainly transporting... I often find myself avoiding music (in spite of my love for it), the journey can just be too much for my senses at times. Somehow tho, I always find myself waiting for the next trip. Wonderful write.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, music can transport us, no doubt about it. Thanks for the review and the visit, Travis. Lydi**

[Norman 223]

We look back on the past and make comparisons. As life and environment changes, , so do our concepts. .
Memories , good or bad are our judgement of these concepts.
This is what your poem conveyed to me and led me into my own realms of forgotten nostalgia. Thank you.

Norman

[Lydia Shutter]

thanks so much for the visit, Norman. Hope you are feeling a little better every day. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

I love your title & the way it ties in to the ending. Generally speaking, your writing usually flows with a special grace unique to you. But here you've broken that up with a jackhammer, conveying the exact way it can feel, when one's mind stream is scrambled over & over. I love the darting directions in this train of thought, then how music calms everything down (for me, too!) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Margie. I am always pleased when you can relate to my words. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

this happens to me all of the time music is a time transport for me too:) he he, the devil seems to never show himself he spends all of his time transferring attention to his tactics:) :) I love the morse code of music line and title so much in this write. thanks Lydia Lydia Lydia lovely lines o Lydia

[Lydia Shutter]

Are you singing the Groucho Marx song? Lydia oh Lydia the tattooed lady? :) My Dad used to sing that to me! LOL Thank you so much for your review. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

Yes yes yes how funny you picked that up:)

[emmajoy]

Thia really is created Artwork with a capital A. You lure readers with that bright graphic, woman of a time and place lost in the music. Then.. then. you have those glorious words of yours.. The telling of how and what you're given by music, how its touch, hug. sounds, echoes and soars around every part of you. And perhapsyou sing along to your thoughts, or lean your head to radio, player or whatrever and let your body relax and relate to the mechanics of yet another and different part of Artwork.. the ultimate. music.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, sweet Emma. I appreciate your wonderful review. Music....where would we be without it? Lydi**

[emmajoy]

So very true.. it can speak for those without lyrics.. don't you think?"

[Lydia Shutter]

What a wonderful way of saying it...absolutely.

[Ken Simm.]

Listening to somew smooth jazz as I review this and find it fits perfectly. Just the right atmosphere, a little bit of pathos and melancoly but an ultimate lift through the music into the words of memory.

[Lydia Shutter]

Music complements our lives and becomes part of it! Thanks for your review, Ken. Lydi**

[kentuck14]

Lydi,
I would call this one "sweet and sour". A wonderful meditation on the passing of time. How do we measure happiness, or sadness? How do we rate a life? Really felt the lines "Stopping . . . tongue."
Interesting that the speaker would ask concerning the devil and details . . . The devil shows himself to me when he gets me to doubt the beauty of life . . . despite its uncertainty. Good opening lines . . . brings you right to the scene.
T

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much for your in depth review, Kentuck! I appreciate it. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

like riding a rocket through a portal ... these particularly captured my mind and emotions:
"stopping to sip tea from that special cup you loved so much
the sweetness of the sugar lingers on my tongue"
you do know how to work a poem Lyd! thanks for sharing

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, E. Lydi**

[Neville]

I just love it when you have days like this.... refreshingly different my friend and thoroughly enjoyed... N

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Neville. Lydi**

[Neville]

you are most welcome..

[Chris Shaw]

Love your posted image to accompany your words Lydi**. Those random mind wanderings lead you into some deep wells don't they? The more you ponder, the more questions you ask yourself. Some music will help calm that restless mind, but some will make it work more. Be sure to select some nice calming music, so you can float away. Some memorable lines here. Well done.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, the mind does wander into all sorts of places. Music brings me back to earth! Thank you not only for the review, but for noticing the artwork. I do try to find the right artwork to complement my words. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

You always choose wonderful pieces of art to complement your words. This reader is thankful for both :)

[Lydia Shutter]

You are such a sweetheart, Chris. thanks.

[Chris Shaw]

Have a great day Lydi** :)

[Lydia Shutter]

You too, Chris!