Loneliness

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beekaay
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Loneliness

Post by beekaay » August 1st, 2017, 8:59 pm

Loneliness is not
An old man on a park bench
But an empty park bench
In the rain.

Loneliness is not
The empty gaze
Of a stranger, but
A lover who looks at you
With the eyes of a stranger.

Loneliness is not
The dim street lamp
On the darkest corner
Until she stands under it
Waiting
In the yellow circle
Of despair.

Loneliness is
A hired Santa Claus
Ringing his bell
In front of the store
Pretending not to see
Faces in chaotic crowds
Of people pretending
Not to see his
.

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Doreen Peri
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Re: Loneliness

Post by Doreen Peri » August 1st, 2017, 9:30 pm

This is a terrific piece!

(Did you forget your original password and re-register .... or you're a different beekay? ;) )

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judih
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Re: Loneliness

Post by judih » August 1st, 2017, 11:47 pm

lots of beekaaaays! the more the better

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Re: Loneliness

Post by leafsailors ghost » August 2nd, 2017, 6:52 am

Yes , this is a fine poem ,it builds to a deep feeling, approaching those dark hours that we all experience at some time, and holding us there just long enough to want to shake it off , this brings appreciation for friends and family , light and laughter . The work of a true poet reminding me again why I read.

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Re: Loneliness

Post by beekaay » August 2nd, 2017, 9:01 am

Thanks, Doreen, judih, leafsailors ghost. I wasn't off that long, but it seemed like forever. Good to be back!

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Re: Loneliness

Post by saw » August 2nd, 2017, 10:09 am

well done....fine imagery with a lasting impression
If you do not change your direction
you may end up where you are heading

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Re: Loneliness

Post by justwalt » August 6th, 2017, 5:14 pm

You know too much
beautiful
Peace
many is a word

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Ann Bingham
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Re: Loneliness

Post by Ann Bingham » September 21st, 2017, 10:12 pm

This is lovely. I was looking in the photography section and saw the photo; I'm glad I sought out the poem.

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Re: Loneliness

Post by WIREMAN » September 22nd, 2017, 7:36 am

Thought provoking for sure😎
me I feel like I'm becoming some kinda Kung fu t.v. Priest.....

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