Melted Dignity Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Annoying conversations being carried on while someone is singing
their karaoke song to people in the room.

Wanting to hear every note and tone of voice, matching it all to
yesterday's memories when everyone was respectful, quiet, filled
with a dignity that seems to have melted into thin air.

Hoping for rhythms to settle in and take back the respect due
when singing, for the sake of feeling good amidst all the turmoil
in the lonesome journey of life's tormented embodiment.