Alison A Smith nee Howarth Poet Free verse

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                                    Even when I was in a crowd, I was always alone. —Ernest Hemingway

                                     Written 14th May, 2026 

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Alone In A Crowd

Do crowds make you feel unseen?
Wish someone knew your name
What would it feel like to be heard?
Maybe you need break the silence.

You’re mouth makes no sound
Footprints leave no trace
Your heart forgets it’s warmth
No one calls your name

You wander through the crowd
Wrapped within a shroud
No one seems to care
You are a nothing but air.

No pain cuts deeper
Than being unseen
Nothing more crushing
As having no voice.

When walking a busy street
Notice the shadow.
When looking at a sunset
Hear the unspoken words.

See the quiet in the crowd,
Hear words left unspoken
Love begins the moment
We choose to see the shadow ….

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Paula Goldsmith September 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM "Alone In A Crowd"  is a wonderful write. I enjoyed reading. Cute/sad picture. Great Ending... I wish you would write More. Enjoy your weekend writing away............ Alison A Smith nee Howarth September 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM Paula thank you for your visit.

James Peranteau August 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM definitely melt'did edvard dear poet....wow, and this iz a first for me knowing whut ai can do....ty...much love Alison A Smith nee Howarth August 13, 2026 at 12:44 AM Thanks for your visit.

Paige Hind July 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM very deep, I wish to be unnoticed, unless I truly feel connection, but who can not relate to this? beautiful, dear Alison <3 !! Alison A Smith nee Howarth July 27, 2026 at 4:04 PM Thank you Paige, your visit has truly connected with me.

Kelvin Wanyama July 17, 2026 at 1:52 PM Beautiful piece. relatable Alison A Smith nee Howarth July 17, 2026 at 2:51 PM Thank you Kelvin for seeing the wisp in the crowd.

Jenny M Guerrier July 2, 2026 at 7:53 PM Many of us feels like that. Thank you for expressing what we are sometimes afraid to acknowledge. Alison A Smith nee Howarth July 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM Thank you for your comment Jenny

Speaks Volumes June 27, 2026 at 8:40 AM Catchy song. lovely voice. A talent for song writing. Head to a recording studio ! Oz needs a new idol with ability. Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 27, 2026 at 3:36 PM Unfortunately I can't sing. Mureka.ai put my words to music.

Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 12:18 PM It's so cool how you make your poems songs. Wish I could figure all that stuff out. Nice to see your first post here . You are a babe in the woods here! Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 20, 2026 at 2:28 PM I am very much a babe in the woods.... but enjoying the challenges.

David Smith June 9, 2026 at 10:36 PM Very relatable indeed. I actually persuaded a poet to look beyond the soup for bread and butter after reading her poem Be Proud Her name is Ailsa Wright from Scotland. She is in demand and is the founder of Lotus Poetry. Incredible success story. I think she would be impressed by this poem too. regards from David in NZ Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 9, 2026 at 10:43 PM Thank you David from across the ditch.

Deb M June 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM Beautifully written and very relatable Alison! I do not like crowds at all and will avoid them if l can do so. You are unseen in a crowd ….Debx Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM Thank for your kind words. Yes especially in today's world no one looks around. They all seem to busy.

Line Gauthier May 26, 2026 at 4:48 AM I like where you took this and ended with a strong finale. Well done ~ Alison A Smith nee Howarth May 26, 2026 at 4:53 AM Thank you

Christopher Delegans May 24, 2026 at 9:13 PM Relatable write, Alison. I write a lot about anxiety. Sometimes veiled, sometimes not so much. This one stands out to me because of how you articulate the inner monologue of this feeling. Alison A Smith nee Howarth May 24, 2026 at 10:05 PM Thank you Christopher - Cheers Alison

the barefoot bard May 20, 2026 at 4:26 PM Alison A Smith nee Howarth May 20, 2026 at 4:32 PM I live in suburbia but spend many hours enjoying the bush where I feel more at home. Alison A Smith nee Howarth May 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM Thanks for dropping in the barefoot bard May 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM Good Day Alison Great to see a fellow Aussie in top spot. I can relate to your observations. Do you reside in the bush and only visit cities rarely Blessings Douglas

Beata Agustin May 17, 2026 at 12:32 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. Alison A Smith nee Howarth May 17, 2026 at 2:33 AM Thank you for your kind words and for visiting my site.