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Faces of Loneliness

Faced with loneliness I decided it was in no ones hands but mine I could stay shut up indoors stagnate and vegetate mindlessly Or I could grab life by the horns visit friends, meet up for coffee do some shopping for the elderly any thing apart from four walls So I busily filled up the lonely hours with things I did not really enjoy over time I grew to appreciate just having space and time to myself Now, when I close the front door my public face soon fades away to be replaced by a sorrowful one one that tells of long lonely hours 10/16/2013 contest: Faces of Loneliness

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Skat A

Date: 10/23/2013 8:14:00 PM

Deeply moved... nice win...LOVE -- SKAT

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2013 4:35:00 AM

hi Skat yes it is an emotive subject ty for reading Shadow x smile

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/22/2013 10:15:00 PM

very deep Shadow... LINDA

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/23/2013 11:21:00 AM

yes a bit Linda I know many old people in their 80's who see no one from day to day so sad Ty Shadow x smile

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 10/21/2013 6:01:00 PM

it's so nice that you decided to fill your time with helpful activities, and yet the poem overall is poignant and ends on a sad note...but congrats on your win!

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/22/2013 5:55:00 AM

hi Charlotte that is life a mixed bag Ty for reading Shadow x smile

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 10/21/2013 11:53:00 AM

Wise words on loneliness, Shadow! Congrats on your winning placement! Love and blessings, Rhonda

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/21/2013 4:44:00 PM

hi Rhonda and ty hugs Shadow x smile

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/21/2013 8:11:00 AM

Congrats on the win in the contest, Shadow

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/21/2013 4:43:00 PM

hi Richard Ty much appreciated Shadow x smile

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 10/20/2013 5:05:00 AM

This is something I could relate to. Poignant message.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/20/2013 6:19:00 AM

hi dear friend we share a common bond Ty Shadow xox smile hugs

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/19/2013 5:00:00 PM

I think we all need our space at times, yet sometimes need the company of others... enjoyed this one...congrats on your win :)

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/19/2013 8:35:00 PM

Ty Sandra as you age time is precious I try to spend mine well Shadow x smile

Donna Jones

Date: 10/18/2013 6:19:00 PM

Really enjoyed the grand message here Shadow...congratulations....

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/19/2013 1:52:00 PM

hi Donna ty glad you enjoyed it Shadow x smile

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/17/2013 6:49:00 PM

Sometimes I enjoy lonely solitude. I find a certain comfort in it. I enjoyed this piece, it drew out emotions from me.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/17/2013 7:13:00 PM

hi Richard I agree I can only take an hour of most people then have to make my excuses lol. I enjoy selective company sadly as we age they pass on. I have the luxury of being able to pick and choose Shadow x smile hugs

Bl Devnath

Date: 10/17/2013 12:34:00 PM

It's a nice poem for nice contest. Excellently done, my friend. Good luck always..... Loved always, bl

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/17/2013 1:17:00 PM

hi Bl how are you? glad you liked it ty Shadow x smile hugs

John Posey

Date: 10/17/2013 11:19:00 AM

Great way to prevent self pity.... Great write, sweetheart..... Your true heart is revealed..... Love ya.... Jake

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/17/2013 1:16:00 PM

dear Jake you are a sweetheart Ty hugs Shadow x smile

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 10/17/2013 12:55:00 AM

I can relate to this piece. It is wonderfully crafted. Thanks for sharing and good luck on the contest :) Always, Laura

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/17/2013 5:47:00 AM

hi and Ty Laura I think anyone who has lost someone knows too well the loneliness. For your lovely review Ty very inspiring Shadow x smile

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/16/2013 10:07:00 PM

Not so glad to know the face of long lonely hours, Shadow

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/17/2013 5:27:00 AM

hi Dr Ram not really but what you make of it. Ty for your time in reading Shadow x smile