Shadow Hamilton Poet Light Verse

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 October 23, 2013 at 8:14 PM Deeply moved... nice win...LOVE -- SKAT Shadow Hamilton October 24, 2013 at 4:35 AM hi Skat yes it is an emotive subject ty for reading Shadow x smile

Poet Destroyer A October 22, 2013 at 10:15 PM very deep Shadow... LINDA Shadow Hamilton October 23, 2013 at 11:21 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 October 21, 2013 at 6:01 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 October 22, 2013 at 5:55 AM hi Charlotte that is life a mixed bag Ty for reading Shadow x smile

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders October 21, 2013 at 11:53 AM Wise words on loneliness, Shadow! Congrats on your winning placement! Love and blessings, Rhonda Shadow Hamilton October 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM hi Rhonda and ty hugs Shadow x smile

Dr.Ram Mehta October 21, 2013 at 8:11 AM Congrats on the win in the contest, Shadow Shadow Hamilton October 21, 2013 at 4:43 PM hi Richard Ty much appreciated Shadow x smile

Mustapha Mohammed October 20, 2013 at 5:05 AM This is something I could relate to. Poignant message. Shadow Hamilton October 20, 2013 at 6:19 AM hi dear friend we share a common bond Ty Shadow xox smile hugs

Sandra Adams October 19, 2013 at 5:00 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 October 19, 2013 at 8:35 PM Ty Sandra as you age time is precious I try to spend mine well Shadow x smile

Donna Jones October 18, 2013 at 6:19 PM Really enjoyed the grand message here Shadow...congratulations.... Shadow Hamilton October 19, 2013 at 1:52 PM hi Donna ty glad you enjoyed it Shadow x smile

Richard Lamoureux October 17, 2013 at 6:49 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 October 17, 2013 at 7:13 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 October 17, 2013 at 12:34 PM It's a nice poem for nice contest. Excellently done, my friend. Good luck always..... Loved always, bl Shadow Hamilton October 17, 2013 at 1:17 PM hi Bl how are you? glad you liked it ty Shadow x smile hugs

John Posey October 17, 2013 at 11:19 AM Great way to prevent self pity.... Great write, sweetheart..... Your true heart is revealed..... Love ya.... Jake Shadow Hamilton October 17, 2013 at 1:16 PM dear Jake you are a sweetheart Ty hugs Shadow x smile

Laura Breidenthal October 17, 2013 at 12:55 AM I can relate to this piece. It is wonderfully crafted. Thanks for sharing and good luck on the contest :) Always, Laura Shadow Hamilton October 17, 2013 at 5:47 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 October 16, 2013 at 10:07 PM Not so glad to know the face of long lonely hours, Shadow Shadow Hamilton October 17, 2013 at 5:27 AM hi Dr Ram not really but what you make of it. Ty for your time in reading Shadow x smile