Cry of the Lonely Heart

I'm the kid staring into the shop window
Without a penny to spend
I am the hopeless cursed romantic
Without any roses or valentines to send
I'm the life and soul of the party
But feels rejection like daggers to the heart
The one who no longer dares to dream
Because they always fall apart
I am the child without no playmates
The frightened kitten kicked out into the snow
The dweller lost in limbo
In dark places that I only know
My life is a lonely uncharted island
Barron of life where nothing grows.

The days go by in a flash
Another day wasted my hopes dashed
A prisoner by fate 
Thrown head first through hells gate
A thousand cuts to my heart
My confidence at an all time low
My sanity tormented and ripped apart.

A shadow of my former self
A dusty old book no one wants to read
Left upon the shelf
Someone who desired love
But is resigned to little more than lust
That I disgust 
I'm the man crawling dying of thirst in the parched desert sun
I sure know what pain and hurt  is
But I've yet to discover life and fun.



Peter Dome.Copyright.2015. June.
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June 12, 2015 at 1:03 PM
Hi Peter, This is a moving piece. I felt the pain and sadness through every verse. We all go through moments when we feel totally and utterly alone. I sense your pain but we must remain hopeful that its a light at the end of the tunnel. Better days are up ahead for you my friend:) Alexis
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June 13, 2015 at 3:01 AM
Hi Alexis. great to hear from you. thank you so much for your kind words of hope. much appreciated. hope you are keeping ok my friend. I always seem to get so close then it vanishes. I'm just so unlucky but lets keep hoping. take care. my best wishes. Pete.
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June 11, 2015 at 11:58 AM
I do have a lonely heart as well , and I give this a 7
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June 13, 2015 at 2:57 AM
I'm so sorry to hear you're lonely too Abdell. it's not nice, but we must keep on trying. I wish I could make your dreams come true hoping you find what you are looking for. Thank you so much for stopping by. Much appreciated Pete.
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June 10, 2015 at 4:57 PM
There is depth of feeling and sadness in these lines, Peter. I can feel the pain of a lonely heart, but the final line leaves the door ajar for the sunlight to come through. Keep well my friend. // paul
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June 11, 2015 at 3:59 AM
Hi Paul, a real pleasure to hear from you. Hope you are ok my friend. My writes are a bit gloomy lately, Lets hope some sunlight gets through for all of us, Thank you so much take good care Paul. my very best wishes. Pete.
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June 10, 2015 at 4:52 AM
-A poem with much emotion, Peter - A great poem !!! - I wish you a wonderful day my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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June 11, 2015 at 4:02 AM
Thank you so much Anne Lise. So good to hear from you as always, a real pleasure. Glad you liked my poem. have a great weekend ahead. my very best wishes. Pete.
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