Paula Goldsmith Poet Free verse

In a World That Has Gone Mad

We are living in a world that has gone mad,
a world that is now filled with fear.
Love is now been replaced with me,
I must get all I can.                                                                                                              So what happens when this all blows over, and we are back to normal.                            That day cannot come soon enough,                                                                                  but will we ever be the same.                                                                                          There are lessons here to be learned,                                                                                the things we have been told since we were very young.                                                    Wash your hands before eating and do not cough or sneeze on others,                            stay home in bed when you are sick.                                                                                  Maybe we needed this to remind us that we are still human,                                              that the rules we grew up with still apply in a world that has gone mad.

Date Written: 3/15/2020

Poem of the Day Winner    3/17/2020

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Ann Foster March 19, 2020 at 8:55 PM This is an excellent well-written poem. Completely on topic and inspired. Ann Paula Goldsmith March 20, 2020 at 10:24 AM Thank You, for writing. It was good to hear from you. So glad you like it. Have a wonderful weekend & be safe.............

Connie Marcum Wong March 19, 2020 at 2:16 AM Excellent Paula. We must all practice what we preach to our children. Congratulations on your wonderful POTD! xxoo

Gershon Wolf March 18, 2020 at 1:56 PM You know, all these common-sense 'precautions' are just 'going back to the basics' in a very real way! … And isn't it ironic that the world waited to go mad until 'Mad Magazine' finally stopped publishing?! LOL. Thanks, Paula Paula Goldsmith March 18, 2020 at 6:00 PM You are so right. Thank You, for writing. Enjoy your day writing away.......

Besma Riabi Dziri March 18, 2020 at 4:31 AM In every single state of Life, a face of human nature emerges! Always learning to adapt to a beautiful nature in a mighty Nature! Most sincere prayers for Humanity. A wonderful rendition! Congratulations, Paula, on your POTD honour! A delight reading your poetry! Best regards and blessings. Paula Goldsmith March 18, 2020 at 5:59 PM Thank You, for reading, writing and congratulations. Glad you like it. This is a real honor. Enjoy your day...........

John Watt March 18, 2020 at 1:15 AM Paula, I applaud your potd for its reminder to be humane to one another, especially during crises. "That day cannot come soon enough" - I couldn't agree more. Congrats, and happy birthday! ~ John Paula Goldsmith March 18, 2020 at 5:56 PM Thank You, for reading, writing, congratulations and Happy Birthday wishes. This win helped me get through this rough week. Take Care...............

Mark Toney March 18, 2020 at 12:03 AM Well done, Paula. Congratulations on Poem of the Day! ~Mark

Brandy Nicole March 17, 2020 at 9:19 PM There is so much going on around us, in this world. Yes, we are still human. It is best to do all that we can, to help prevent different things from spreading. Congratulations Paula, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Eve Roper March 17, 2020 at 7:37 PM Congratulations, Paula, on POTD. Great write with a well description of the actions of the human race.

Sandra Adams March 17, 2020 at 6:16 PM I think people will come together as they have in the past but whether the closeness lasts who knows... great write, congratulations on your potd Paula Goldsmith March 18, 2020 at 5:47 PM Thank You, for reading, writing and your congratulations. This has changed the world. I hope for the better.........

Sunlite Wanter March 17, 2020 at 5:25 PM Our heads feel as tamborines on either side smashing. Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 5:46 PM Thank You for your note. It is a hard time. Enjoy your day writing away................

Sam Kauffman March 17, 2020 at 4:18 PM Paula, congratulations on your POTD! Well deserved and a wonderful reflection on what we will do after all the chaos calms down. Really nice write. Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 5:44 PM Thank You, for reading and writing. I am so honored by this win. It means so much to me. Glad you like it. Have a good week...............

Warren Doll March 17, 2020 at 4:07 PM Paula, congratulations on POTD. Best wishes~ Warren. Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 5:40 PM It was nice to get your congratulations and best wishes. Thanks for reading and writing. Have a wonderful day............

Arturo Michael March 17, 2020 at 3:54 PM Congratulations Paula on POTD... This is serious...certainly a consciousness I won't forget...Keep myself and everything around as clean as possible... Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 5:38 PM Thank You, so much for writing and for your congratulations. Yes, guess we must all stay cleaner to keep the virus away. Have a wonderful week.......

Anne-Lise Andresen March 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM - You're right Paula ... there's a lot to learn from this situation we are in today ... we should never take the liberty for granted ... is my number one :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - Take care, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen March 18, 2020 at 3:29 PM - Sad to hear about your canceled birthday, Paula - Congratulations on your day ... maybe you can celebrate next year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 2:48 PM You are the first one I have read. I am so very honored to be POTD. "Thank You" to who ever did this. Yesterday, I had to cancel my birthday party for this Sat because of the virus. I have been working on it for 2 years. Needless to say, yesterday I was down in the dumps. Today's win makes it extra special for me. Enjoy your day.......

Joseph May March 17, 2020 at 12:53 PM Good message Paula, Congrats on POTD Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 2:51 PM Thank You, for reading, writing & the congratulations. It is a honor for my poem & myself. Enjoy your day........

Constance La France March 17, 2020 at 12:35 PM Paula, congratulations on your POTD with this wonderful write, enjoy the honor _Constance Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 3:05 PM Thank You, for writing. Glad you like it. It was fun to write. This is a wonderful honor for myself and for my poem. A huge Thank You, to everyone. Have a wonderful week......................

Susan Ashley March 17, 2020 at 9:04 AM Paula, it’s a pleasure to return and extend my congratulations to you for the honor and well deserved recognition of POTD. Wonderfully done! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 2:59 PM Thank You, so much for your note. It had been a very rough week and it is only Tues. It is a honor for my poem & myself. I am so glad you like it. Enjoy your day........

Mark Koplin March 17, 2020 at 8:36 AM Good call out! Congratulations! Outstanding poem Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 3:08 PM Thank You, for your note. Glad you like it. I am so thrilled. Enjoy your day writing away......................

Winged Warrior March 17, 2020 at 7:30 AM We are now in the Mad-Cow category list lol...the world is still the same... it's us Mad-Humans that are on top of the list...Congrats!! on POTD!! Paula...a wake-up call to all...great write my friend...all the best and stay safe from the Wingster...^WW^ :o) Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 3:11 PM I remember the Mad-Cow that went on. Thank You, for writing and your congratulations. This means more than words can say. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, stay safe and have a wonderful week...............

Vijay Pandit March 17, 2020 at 6:54 AM Congrats Paula on poem of the day--good reminders your poem offers. Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 3:17 PM Thank You, for writing. I am so very honored. Enjoy your week....................

Tom Cunningham March 17, 2020 at 2:45 AM Back with congrats Paula on POTD honours, Tom Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 3:15 PM Thank You, for writing to me again. I love to hear from the other writers. Your congratulations means a lot. I am honored. Have a wonderful week..............

Susan Ashley March 16, 2020 at 9:47 PM Oh yes! I love the spirit of your amazing poem, Paula. Your poetic pen rose to the occasion wonderfully with this thoughtful and thought provoking piece. Warmest wishes for you to stay safe and healthy.. ~Susan Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 3:20 PM Again, Thank You, for reading and writing. It was fun to write. So glad you like it. Have a wonderful week and be safe............................

Tom Cunningham March 15, 2020 at 6:51 PM Worrying times Paula, the world has certainly took a dip from normality. All we can do is weather the storm and pray that this virus comes to an end. Stay safe Tom Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 3:23 PM Yes, pray this virus ends quickly. Can't believe how it has taken over the world. It has done what wars could not. Be safe in this mad world.........

Arturo Michael March 15, 2020 at 6:49 PM Correct...back to basics...keep it clean...A conscious reminder in poem Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2020 at 3:25 PM Thanks for your note. I love hearing from the Soup writers. Yes, it is back to basics, wash and wash some more. Enjoy your day writing away.............