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

[Coyote Poetry]

I believe dear Lydia. All we have is kindness and to hope. We can make the world a better place.
"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!"
I grasp the above lines. I believe kind, never out of fashion my dear friend. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

I hope the world will be a bit kinder soon. Thank you, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the poetry and me too dear Lydia. You are welcome.

[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**

[Desert Knave]

Wow. Love to see you toll around with rhyme. I have been trying to wake up my inner poet for the last 24 months ... not sure what will come of it, but I am still swinging the pen LOL. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

I used to rhyme all the time, but I find free verse is easier to express ideas. You will hit a home run soon, Jim. Never fear. Thanks for the visit. Lydi**