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Loneliness

Poem is kinda like that Japanese thing

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Comment from Lisasview
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Short and sweet and you ask why did this not come out of you before..Well, I believe we all have grand streaks of creativity...
Some of what I consider to be my very best writing was written quickly after after waking up... For example Temptation or Awaken...
Lisasview

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 22-Apr-2024
    Oh yes, my best creativity bursts out of me at the strangest times. (Kind of)
    Taking a shower. Driving.
    Probably because, ones
    mind has a chance to calm down, take a break, and move to the right side, the magic hemisphere.
reply by Lisasview on 23-Apr-2024
    For sure and I am so aware of this.. my metaphors always appear that way. I often feel like someone else is writing?.
    Lisa
Comment from Sanku
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Its quite true .You are with yourself ,your true self ;no need to put on any mask .But i think it would be nice to think of it as solitude..Loneliness has a sadness about it but solitude one seeks ...all the best..

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 22-Apr-2024
    Yes, true. But this was meant as a way to deal with loneliness, and reboot oneself. Thank you, though.
Comment from jenintorre
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This is short but very sweet. I totally agree with your theory that you are your own best friend, I certainly am and never feel lonely on my own. I hope you are the same. Best wishes. Jen.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 22-Apr-2024
    Yes, you get it. That is what I wanted to convey. A way out of depression, by realizing you, yourself are ok.
    Thank you.
Comment from Mark Jackson
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Not all poetry has to be long, who wants to read a long poem but poetry fans? Not all short poetry is Japanese, have you read the red wheelbarrow by WC Williams 15 words I think? I really like this. I think it can be read in two different ways which is quite an achievement for something so concise. Are you your own best friend (my reading) or is God with you? Great stuff, no need to defend your brevity that is its beauty.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 22-Apr-2024
    Thank you. I appreciate your open mind. And, I am impressed that you have read "The Red Wheelbarrow." I have as well.
    Which, in and of itself, amazes me. Only because,
    I have not read many of the classics. Some, yes. But, most are on my bucket list.
    Soon to be uh, yeah, gotten
    to.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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We can be alone and not feel the loneliness and in company and feel very alone. It is a state of mind, but we are never really alone, a fine post, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
    Thank you, Dolly.
    I appreciate it.

    Doug
Comment from karenina
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Nice...

Once we learn to love ourselves we are
never truly lonely again...

Solitude is a wonderful chance to take an inner journey.

Sometimes that takes a lifetime!

Karenina

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
    Yes, it most certainly can.

    Thank you,

    Doug
reply by karenina on 17-Apr-2024
    You are most welcome, Doug.
Comment from kahpot
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I like this, as it does describe loneliness, I don't think I would agree with
"is not so bad" though being with your best friend can't be that bad, very intriguing, very well written and presented****kahpot

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
    Thank you so much.

    Doug
Comment from Douglas Goff
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I can not stand to be alone at certain times than other times it's all I want. Maybe I am a strange bird.

Great interesting poem. A lot was relayed with so few words.
D

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
    I don't think you're strange based on you comment. I think you're normal but may not realize it yet.

    Thank you,

    Doug
Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi Doug,
This short poem goes well with the picture. Though I would say being alone is fine but being lonely isn't.
This shows a positive self-image.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Enjoy the rest of the week.
Joan

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
    Don't being alone and lonely interchange so oft as to make one wonder where they are?

    Thank you,

    Doug
reply by dragonpoet on 17-Apr-2024
    Hi Doug,
    You can be alone in a house watching TV or reading and not be lonely. Or on a walk alone enjoying nature and not be lonely. I equate lonely as being sad or hopeless.
    You're welcome.
    Joan
Comment from Barry Penfold
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The image and words come together well. Yes, very much like Haiku. Perhaps you are a natural at Haiku. Make sure when you have another inspiration that you Haiku it into a competition. There seem to be a lot of them on this site.
Take Care
Barry Penfold.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2024

reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
    Thank you, Barry. I shall consider it. However, I am not a rule lover.
    Never have been. Hence, I write soley in free form. But I di think this was perhaps better as a Haiku.

    Thank you,

    Doug