If You Are Lonely

If you are lonely watch the birds 
In their freedom of flight--
Feel the warmth of the sun 
Kiss your cheeks and smile
Visit the shore and listen to 
The waves sing sweet songs
Close your eyes and smell the 
Fragrant flowers of spring
Transport yourself through 
Time’s great abyss 
In memories of streams that 
Flow with a youthful glow. . .
Dive in pools of aqua waters 
Through your mind’s eye
Delight in the breezes playful 
Mood as the trees sway in tune
Listen to the purr of a 
Contented cat in your lap
Write a letter to yourself 
And promise to answer. . . 
Better yet write a poem, 
One that will linger long
In someone’s lonely mind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 8/7/2014 3:00:00 PM
Hey Connie, congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Very encouraging to those who may be lonely right now. Neva
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Date: 8/6/2014 9:14:00 PM
Connie,, Congratulations!!! :) On having your poem featured this week. Stopping by to say hi, and greet almost every poem, on the Poetry Soup's home page. Enjoy having your poem for all to read. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 8/5/2014 5:56:00 PM
I am no longer lonely but this fantastic write rang bells for me! "Better yet write a poem, One that will linger long In someone’s lonely mind." Pure gold..... Congrats on this gem being chosen to be featured this week!
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Date: 8/4/2014 9:50:00 AM
You always speak sweetly of life's good things. I always enjoy. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver
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Date: 8/3/2014 5:20:00 PM
Absolutely stunning, Connie.. I love every line, dear friend.. Hugs.. Arlene
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Date: 5/2/2014 9:14:00 PM
An uplifting write Connie....congrats on your win
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Date: 5/2/2014 7:35:00 AM
Enjoyed the write. Congrats on the win, Connie
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Date: 5/1/2014 1:01:00 PM
When i'm alone i tend to realize things I wouldn't otherwise sometimes. Congratulations on this win with this awesome poem!
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Date: 5/1/2014 12:17:00 PM
It is when you are lone and lonely, away from it al, that you'll be able to appreciate such things. very enjoyable; congrats on your win. // paul
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Date: 5/1/2014 10:58:00 AM
Connie... Congratulations! Enjoying every entry, ENTERED in my "Any Poem #26" contest. Always & Forever *LINDA"
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Date: 10/2/2011 3:35:00 PM
You are a wonderful poet!!"write a letter to yourself!!"A FAV!!
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Date: 3/27/2010 1:07:00 AM
Reading this struck home, and it made me smile, especially that part about writing to oneself-maybe I will try doing that :0 this is such an uplifting poem, Connie and I enjoyed it very much :) thank you as well for adding eleven Words to your faves :) I'm touched by it and you being moved to tears really moved me, it means that I am successful with my writing, I'm so happy you liked it, thank you :)
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Date: 3/18/2010 7:23:00 PM
This poem s ...... Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
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Date: 3/17/2010 4:20:00 PM
great tips for losing loneliness!
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Date: 3/15/2010 6:26:00 PM
very thoughtful and beautiful, Connie-Robert
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Date: 3/15/2010 9:29:00 AM
This is like opening up the pages of a writers' diary and staring in silence at the page. It is a solid expression of intermost thoughts, not jumbled or artifical, but grounded and real. Aloha, yourself. So, you are in the land of the new native government and formerly policed by Jack Lord? I have always wanted to visit there-especially Diamondhead and Pearl Harbor. That must be beautiful. Regards, Gerard and thank you, Miss Connie.
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Date: 3/14/2010 10:49:00 PM
This reminds me of that other one i loved so much of yours from a month or two ago. I like best when you write these kinds of poems. I think I better fav this one too!! by the way, the only limerick I can use for a contest is the alien one. I'll just keep posting old limericks until ST. Paddy's day! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 3/14/2010 5:29:00 PM
WOW Connie such a wonderful write from u.. luv the special way u wrote your lovely words and such a terrific message too.. am going to make it a new fav tonight.... thankxxx for your great comments on my poetry.. I posted a new blog yesterday and all the poets seem to have really liked it..so maybe u want to check it out too and read some of the other poets input... u will have fun.. promise...thankxx if u do comment..luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 3/14/2010 4:53:00 PM
Yes indeed! A poem is never fleeting, it can stay in the heart forever as a memory of love! Nicely said, Connie! Love, Carrie
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Date: 3/14/2010 4:39:00 PM
Connie, This is truly balm to the heart and a deep rub for the soul. Roll on my dear, Tom
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Date: 3/14/2010 1:46:00 PM
Worth the wait!!! beautiful poem, love simone
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