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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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Charmaine Chircop

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.

Tom Woody
Date: 4/15/2025 1:18:00 PM

Love having you stop by dear Charmaine

Ayesha Iqbal

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.

Tom Woody
Date: 4/14/2025 3:39:00 PM

Yes ma'am and thx for visiting the woodmeister

James Marshall Goff

Date: 4/11/2025 11:36:00 AM

Nice emotional weight Tom, well done!

Tom Woody
Date: 4/11/2025 11:41:00 AM

Appreciate it

Karen Jones

Date: 3/25/2025 11:59:00 PM

This would make a great song! Well done!

Tom Woody
Date: 3/26/2025 5:28:00 AM

Thx Karen. Wanna give it a stab?

Duke Beaufort

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!!

Tom Woody
Date: 3/14/2025 5:55:00 AM

Match dot com? Idk. But it's rough being lonely. Fer sure

Susan Ashley

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

Tom Woody
Date: 3/4/2025 6:06:00 AM

Thx Suze

Crystol Woods

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

Tom Woody
Date: 3/4/2025 6:07:00 AM

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

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/1/2025 8:49:00 PM

That's a good sonnet inspired by a great song

Tom Woody
Date: 3/2/2025 5:06:00 AM

Thx

Nette Onclaud

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!

Tom Woody
Date: 2/28/2025 6:10:00 AM

Appreciate you!

Sara Kendrick

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

Tom Woody
Date: 2/27/2025 8:42:00 AM

Yes ma'am thx

John Read

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.

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

Darlene De Beaulieu

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/

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/

Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 10:55:00 AM

Some just never got a real chance at love. Sad

Michael Tor

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...

Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 10:56:00 AM

You're always so gracious Michael

Mulu Magdalinos

Date: 2/26/2025 4:49:00 AM

A beautiful Sonnet, Tom. Well done. Have a nice day.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:48:00 AM

You too Mu

Maria Williams

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

Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:49:00 AM

Appreciate your visit Maria

Judith Ao

Date: 2/26/2025 1:36:00 AM

Beautifully expressed. The expectations and emptiness in one's life.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:49:00 AM

Yes, so true Judith

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

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.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:49:00 AM

Thx Alham

Valsa George

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.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:50:00 AM

Appreciate you Valsa

Oliver Mckeithan

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.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:48:00 AM

Much thx for visit

Brandy Nicole

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

Tom Woody
Date: 2/25/2025 7:14:00 PM

Every lonely person's dream Brandy. Thx for awesome support

David Crandall

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.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/25/2025 4:31:00 PM

For us all. Thx David

I Am Anaya

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.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/25/2025 3:54:00 PM

I never take it for granted, not for a single day. Thx

Alesia Leach

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.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/25/2025 3:13:00 PM

You got the heart and soul of it. Thank iou

Terrell Martin

Date: 2/25/2025 10:27:00 AM

This sonnet truly tears at the heart strings, Tom. It reminds me of the old adage: "Tis better to have loved and lost than never loved at all." (Alfred Lloyd Tennyson). I hope it's only a poem for you but if its truth revealed it's a courageous piece of writing expressing very personal pain, anguish and vulnerability. In any case, it's a moving and masterful piece of poetry. Kudos to you Sir

Tom Woody
Date: 2/25/2025 2:05:00 PM

Thx Terrell. Good news is I've got the best gal on the planet - 31 years now. I think I still have her photo on my poem, Cherished is the night

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 2/25/2025 6:56:00 AM

Hello Tom, this is a very heartfelt and touching write, my friend. I take comfort knowing that the Lord will see me through. Sending healing prayers your way.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/25/2025 7:01:00 AM

Yes, for a God fearing person there is a realization that we are never really alone. Thx Zy