Learn To Be Lonely

Throughout my life 
I have learned many things.
How to read, write, 
Walk, talk, and even sing.

I’ve learned to laugh,
Cry, love, to be the only,
To be happy, to be sad,
And also to be lonely.

I’ve been by myself 
For all of these years.
Shielding myself from hurt
With my insecurities and fears.

Being lonely is easier
Than letting down my guard, 
And risk being hurt
Or even scarred. 

Being lonely is easier
Than loving someone so much
That you think of them daily
And crave for their touch.

Better than loving someone
And them not return
The feelings you have
That make you yearn.

Better than doing things
In the name of L-O-V-E. 
And being so blind
And so unable to see.

Learning to be alone
Has taken some time.
But in helps in the end
To ease my mind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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