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- the Fear of Being Rejected -

Loneliness is the lump in your throat
                            and the darkest place in the soul
                                 A situation, a civil status ...
                                        no social contacts
                       You've heard it before, but it's still taboo
                                 behind the sparkling facade
                                   ... the painful loneliness
                                          in every breath

                            Uphill puts things in perspective
                        Nothing in life comes with guarantees
                My physical presence is here ...  without attending
                                    and you don't see me
                      Let the past die ... what happens if I kill it ?
              I need to develop myself, give me strength and energy

                                  The fear of being rejected ...
                     heartbeat that threatens to set a new record
                           An eagle flying alone on drifting clouds
                             Clouds just need air currents to soar
                                     That's when I thought of 
                                  William Wordsworth's words :
                                 "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"






29.01.2020
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“I wandered lonely as a cloud” by William Wordsworth
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2nd place in the contest

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Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/26/2020 11:46:00 AM Hello Sunshine Smile, a person can be in a romm ful of people, and still be lonely. Widows are lonely. So are widowers felling lonely Hugs Darlene Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/27/2020 10:40:00 AM Hello Sunshine Smile yes a person can be in a room with people and still feel lonely. You are welcome. enjoyour day my friend. Hugs. Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/27/2020 2:30:00 AM - True, Darlene :) - Many thanks for visiting and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/5/2020 12:42:00 AM Expressing these feelings through poetry can be very cathartic as people relate my friend. A meaningful poem beautifully written. Congratulations on your second placement Anne-Lise. I hope things are better. Hugs, Connie xxoo Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/6/2020 12:24:00 PM - Many thanks for lovely comment and congratulations, dear Connie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 2/3/2020 9:37:00 AM Back with congrats on your podium win, Anne-Lise. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/6/2020 12:23:00 PM - Thank you very much, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Smith Date: 2/3/2020 7:17:00 AM Congrats Anne-Lise, lovely poem. :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/6/2020 12:22:00 PM - Thank you very much, Gary :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 2/3/2020 12:12:00 AM Congratulations on your win, SS. Nicely linked with the inspiring line. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/6/2020 12:22:00 PM - Appreciate your visit and congratulations ... many thanks, Subimal :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams Date: 2/2/2020 7:19:00 PM back to say congratulations on your win :) hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/6/2020 12:21:00 PM - Thank you very much, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/2/2020 12:25:00 PM Congratulations on your win. Great poem and picture. Your line, "The fear of being rejected." Guess that is what life is made up of. Have a wonderful day........... Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/2/2020 12:59:00 PM - Many are afraid of being rejected, Paula - Appreciate your visit and congratulations ... many thanks :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands Date: 2/2/2020 12:07:00 PM A powerful poem. Congratulations for your win! :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/2/2020 12:58:00 PM - Appreciate your visit and congratulations ... many thanks, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One Date: 2/2/2020 6:41:00 AM We all have this fear, i see this line inspired your muse... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/2/2020 12:57:00 PM - An interesting topic, S.O. ... many thanks for placing me on your winning list :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jenish Somadas Date: 2/1/2020 5:38:00 AM Clever ending... Good one Anne.. Best wishes in the contest.. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/2/2020 12:55:00 PM - Many thanks for visiting and your comments, Jenish :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams Date: 1/30/2020 9:29:00 AM Very cleverly done. I didn’t even realize it was for the contest until the very end ... loneliness can be a very dark place for sure. Wonderfully written Ann-List. Best wishes in the contest. :) hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/31/2020 2:56:00 PM - Many thanks for visiting and your lovely comments, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Swetha Vangaveti Date: 1/30/2020 7:40:00 AM A poignant write with a profound message. Great words!! Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/31/2020 2:55:00 PM - Swetha, many thanks for visiting and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Pashang Salehi Date: 1/30/2020 1:24:00 AM I enjoyed your poem and the messages within. Thanks for sharing your talent. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/30/2020 3:41:00 AM - Loneliness is often invisible, Pashang - Many thanks for visiting and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

David Mchattie Date: 1/29/2020 8:10:00 PM As someone who doesn't interact with many people. I sympathize. I always think people have better things to do, But I have God and the memories of loved ones lost so I do not feel lonely. Have a great day my friend. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/30/2020 3:21:00 AM - What preaches loneliness is not the number of people you interact with, but whether the social interaction an individual satisfies his or her need for connection, whether they experience the social interaction they have as meaningful - Many thanks for visiting and your comments, David :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 1/29/2020 7:48:00 PM This is a fear that so many have, you gave us a great empathetic look through your brilliant words S.S. thank you for sharing God Bless You xo Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/30/2020 3:29:00 AM - Fortunately, "loneliness" can also be used in a positive sense, where one has a positive experience of relating to oneself without having to relate to others, Pixie :) - Many thanks for visiting and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/29/2020 5:23:00 PM A profound emotional poem that touches the core of one's heart! Wonderfully developed and meaningful dearest,Anne-Lise! Much liked . Hugs xxx Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/30/2020 3:32:00 AM - Many people have a feeling of pain or sadness, a perception of one as isolated or alone and a felt lack of closeness to others ... sad to think about, my friend - Many thanks for visiting and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/29/2020 2:33:00 PM Your photo spells lonely at the extreme--and you elaborate on that theme expertly in apt words. All the best Anne-Lise. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/30/2020 3:39:00 AM - Saying that you are alone is fine, while it is taboo to express that you are lonely - Many thanks for visiting and your comments, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/29/2020 2:24:00 PM I think everyone has a fear of being rejected at times, well composed Ann, and good luck. Tom Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/30/2020 3:25:00 AM - Some argue that today we live in an "age of solitude", Tom - Many thanks for visiting and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)