General Poetry posted May 20, 2023


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Left

by Bill Schott

 
There is a fear of
 
loneliness
 
which crowds my waking thoughts,
 
never leaving me
 
alone.
 
 
Yesterday I ran with 
 
the crowd;
 
or really
 
within the crowd,
 
like a cheese puff
 
in a bag of popcorn --
 
running.
 
 
I will be
 
here
 
when all are gone;
 
left.
 
 



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