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Labyrinth of Loneliness

I've wandered through life's labyrinth alone Not knowing love in all these empty years A heart deprived will slowly turn to stone Eventually you find there's no more tears The path to happiness eludes me still Perhaps for me 'twas never meant to be I'll suffer through this destiny until The fate that none can flee has set me free There was a time I dared upon a chance And bared my heart to one I thought was true My solemn hope for friendship and romance Thus turned to dust and left me ever blue Cling tight to those who claim you as their own- For some the sun of love has never shone "All the lonely people, where do they all come from?" - Beatles

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Date: 6/19/2025 10:26:00 AM
The yearning for true connection is palpable, something we all can absolutely feel and understand. Well done.
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Tom Woody
Date: 6/19/2025 11:07:00 AM
Thx for visiting this deep cut Danny
Date: 5/30/2025 4:27:00 PM
This poem is a somber exploration of isolation and a life untouched by love. It paints a picture of resignation and enduring pain, with the speaker seemingly having lost hope for connection. It's a melancholic poem that explores themes of unrequited love, resignation, and the scars left by failed attempts at connection. The use of imagery related to stone, dust, and darkness effectively communicates the speaker's despair and their belief that a connection is simply not their destiny.
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Tom Woody
Date: 5/30/2025 5:20:00 PM
Why Bernie, that was a comment right out of silent one's playbook. Very nice thx
Date: 4/15/2025 1:17:00 PM
I love all of of The Beatles Songs, this is a powerful.poem..Lonileness is one sad monster..A great poem.
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Tom Woody
Date: 4/15/2025 1:18:00 PM
Love having you stop by dear Charmaine
Date: 4/14/2025 5:08:00 AM
Gosh this is all so heartfelt... how sad is to give in to the blues. I really love how relatable Beatles' songs are at times.
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Tom Woody
Date: 4/14/2025 3:39:00 PM
Yes ma'am and thx for visiting the woodmeister
Date: 4/11/2025 11:36:00 AM
Nice emotional weight Tom, well done!
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Tom Woody
Date: 4/11/2025 11:41:00 AM
Appreciate it
Date: 3/25/2025 11:59:00 PM
This would make a great song! Well done!
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Tom Woody
Date: 3/26/2025 5:28:00 AM
Thx Karen. Wanna give it a stab?
Date: 3/13/2025 5:10:00 PM
Tom, great job describing loneliness and isolation. For someone with an inclination to love, that is a tough fate. There are a lot of lonely people around. How do we get those people to go out on dates? I'm not sure. They might be better off the way they are....it's so hard to know for sure. Smiles!!
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Tom Woody
Date: 3/14/2025 5:55:00 AM
Match dot com? Idk. But it's rough being lonely. Fer sure
Date: 3/3/2025 5:40:00 PM
Dear Tom, the rhythmic melancholy of your sonnet is beautiful and deeply moving. “A heart deprived will slowly turn to stone” - so sad so true. Your poignant pen shines as does your heart’s humanity. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Suze
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Tom Woody
Date: 3/4/2025 6:06:00 AM
Thx Suze
Date: 3/3/2025 9:16:00 AM
"Cling tight to those who claim you as their own- For some the sun of love has never shone" It is truly a blessing to be claimed as belonging to someone, a team and partner in life. I know you've found this with your wife but you've captured the longing of one who desperately desires this connection. This is where empathy is so imperative in a writer. A moving Sonnet! Xo
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Tom Woody
Date: 3/4/2025 6:07:00 AM
:)
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Crystol Woods
Date: 3/3/2025 9:32:00 AM
Yes, Sorry, I didn't intend to imply you've never felt these emotions yourself, unfortunately. I could wish you had not but I'm happy you've found love now! Yet even in love, we can have moments of loneliness that only our Heavenly Father can fill, huh? Xo
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Tom Woody
Date: 3/3/2025 9:18:00 AM
I've experienced loneliness in the past. Probably many of us have. Thx for visit Crystol
Date: 3/1/2025 8:49:00 PM
That's a good sonnet inspired by a great song
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Tom Woody
Date: 3/2/2025 5:06:00 AM
Thx
Date: 2/28/2025 1:03:00 AM
one of my my faves, elenor rigby, wc we dissected in a poetry workshop...a deep poem Of utter longing, tom!
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/28/2025 6:10:00 AM
Appreciate you!
Date: 2/27/2025 8:39:00 AM
Ahh!! Sad to think that some never find their love for life. I enjoyed reading your well written sonnet. Thanks for sharing. Sara K
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/27/2025 8:42:00 AM
Yes ma'am thx
Date: 2/26/2025 11:12:00 AM
Hi Tom, your sonnet perfectly sums up my life since losing my soulmate and dear wife Ann, have a lovely evening God bless.
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 11:18:00 AM
I'm soooo sorry John. At least you have the memories to cherish. Pity those who have none
Date: 2/26/2025 10:53:00 AM
Hello Tom Woody, yes i do wonder where the lonely come from. I also wonder why they are lonely. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/26/2025 11:38:00 AM
Hello Woody, ywes some do not get a chance of love. Yes it is szad. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 10:55:00 AM
Some just never got a real chance at love. Sad
Date: 2/26/2025 10:52:00 AM
Tom heartfelt my friend to read this. I think at one time we all have experienced a sadness in being alone, I know I have and can relate to this truth of yours conceptually written. We all need love I think it makes us whole and complete and the nurturing is the icing on the cake. Others make us feel special whether we realize it or not. When there is a lack of it affects us deeply. This one is another favorite Tom your words always reach the readers soul deep within... A fav my friend...
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 10:56:00 AM
You're always so gracious Michael
Date: 2/26/2025 4:49:00 AM
A beautiful Sonnet, Tom. Well done. Have a nice day.
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:48:00 AM
You too Mu
Date: 2/26/2025 3:17:00 AM
Dear Tommy, a beautifully poignant and heartfelt poem The imagery of life's labyrinth and the slow hardening of a deprived heart evoke a deep sense of longing and sorrow in a melancholic elegance. The final couplet is particularly striking, offering a bittersweet truth that lingers. All those Lonely People, I love that song Hugs
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:49:00 AM
Appreciate your visit Maria
Date: 2/26/2025 1:36:00 AM
Beautifully expressed. The expectations and emptiness in one's life.
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:49:00 AM
Yes, so true Judith
Date: 2/25/2025 11:42:00 PM
Pain of isolation and lasting impact of emotional disappointment,a challenging journey of finding love,very well penned.
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:49:00 AM
Thx Alham
Date: 2/25/2025 10:14:00 PM
Hi Tom, this is a heartfelt poem and one written in the perfect form of a sonnet. Love can elude some. Instead of going after people who reject us, cling on to the ones who dearly love us. The concluding couplet is so true to reality.
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:50:00 AM
Appreciate you Valsa
Date: 2/25/2025 8:23:00 PM
Powerful sonnet Tom. I like the way you used the line from The Beatles to prompt this one. The last two lines are so true.
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:48:00 AM
Much thx for visit
Date: 2/25/2025 7:04:00 PM
' A heart deprived will slowly turn to stone. No one is * truly * alone in this world. So sad that many don't realize this. For those unable to find love or a friend, when you open your heart, staying true to who you are; the right person will come along. Tender thoughts, Tommy. Hugs, Brandy
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/25/2025 7:14:00 PM
Every lonely person's dream Brandy. Thx for awesome support
Date: 2/25/2025 4:22:00 PM
great poem, sad, sometimes it feels this way. I like the last 2 lines of this sonnet, good advice.
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/25/2025 4:31:00 PM
For us all. Thx David
Date: 2/25/2025 3:44:00 PM
So trying and true. The path a difficult one when loneliness hardens our very soul. To have loved unrequitedly is better than to never have been loved at all. Such sonnets as yours is brave, bold and, beautiful . Thanks for sharing. I know you really aren't lonely, you are a very lucky man, Tommy.
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/25/2025 3:54:00 PM
I never take it for granted, not for a single day. Thx
Date: 2/25/2025 2:53:00 PM
This is a beautifully melancholic poem, and the Eleanor Rigby reference at the end ties in perfectly. The structured form and rhyme scheme enhance the feeling of inevitability and entrapment, much like the labyrinth metaphor suggests. The imagery is powerful--"a heart deprived will slowly turn to stone" is especially striking, and the idea of love turning to dust reinforces the sense of loss and longing. The final couplet delivers a poignant truth, urging appreciation for love, as some never get to experience it.
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Tom Woody
Date: 2/25/2025 3:13:00 PM
You got the heart and soul of it. Thank iou
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