Alone

He’s alone.
The streets, alleys and parks are full of people
who can’t see him. He tries to shout for attention,
only for the people to pass through him.
His body light,
he feels like a ghost watching other people
carry their burden,
that blind and deafen them from his true self.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Chansarkar Avatar
September 15, 2016 at 9:47 AM
Solitary in a crowd of people!That is a great theme Teddy and well written!
Kimathi Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 8:37 AM
Thanks for enjoying it, Sara!! *^_^*
Nusker Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 10:25 AM
A wonderful poem. Matches the contest criteria very well. Congrats on your win, Teddy.
Kimathi Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 1:42 PM
Thank you so much for your kind applause, Afzal!! ;-)
Scars Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 10:06 AM
Teddy, this is a great idea and lovely take on the contest. A narrative you wrote which rings beauty when said aloud which is what he was looking for...congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Kimathi Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 1:39 PM
Thank you for your kind applause, Laura!! *^_^*
Canerdy Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 9:24 AM
A 7 for this piece that perfectly describes how one can feel so alone, though in a crowd. Sometimes we can be SO self-absorbed. Congratulations on your win, Teddy! Janice
Kimathi Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 1:14 PM
Thank you so much for your warm applause, Janice!! *^_^*
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