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Michelle Faulkner

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Loneliness

Loneliness
Fills more than
Empty rooms

Loneliness
Seeks more than
Random eyes

Loneliness
Aches for its
Missing tribe.

1/23/23

Copyright © Michelle Faulkner | Year Posted 2023

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August 15, 2023 at 10:28 AM

I can really feel your words. Lovely truthful...

March 28, 2023 at 8:42 AM

So beautiful, Michelle. Congratulations!

March 27, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Indeed Michelle. Loneliness "aches" and it seems to actively search out a place to set down deep roots! Your simple lines say so much with each carefully chosen word and image. I will think about the wisdom in this poem often. Our youngest and his family live in the Midwest and I so miss them - our tribe! Congratulations on your win! Blessings

Brian Sambourne

March 26, 2023 at 8:29 AM

An excellent write Michelle. There's power in the simplicity of short, sharp lines. You avoid (skillfully) the adjective pile on of so many postings. A memorable final stanza, too. Congratulations! Brian

Michelle Faulkner

March 26, 2023 at 9:51 AM

Yes I agree, sometimes less is more, thank you for your kind comment Brian

March 26, 2023 at 1:36 AM

Congratulations, Michelle, for a win in my contest, "Favourite poem from January 2023 or February 2023".

Michelle Faulkner

March 26, 2023 at 9:50 AM

Thank you Julia, I appreciate the placement in your contest

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 31, 2023 at 6:36 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poem, Michelle -

Michelle Faulkner

March 26, 2023 at 9:49 AM

Belated thanks, appreciate it

January 30, 2023 at 4:55 AM

I can feel the emotion in this one. Thank you for your participation in my contest. I enjoyed reading your entry. Very creative way to go. Sara

Michelle Faulkner

January 30, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Thank you, Sara

January 30, 2023 at 2:09 AM

Words to be pondered. poignant,sad, from the heart, eloquently stated in few words.

Michelle Faulkner

January 30, 2023 at 4:33 PM

I am very touched, thank you for your kind words, Peter

Christuraj Alex

January 29, 2023 at 9:22 PM

Great reflections on loneliness. Beautiful. Congratulations!

Michelle Faulkner

January 30, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Thank you Christuraj

January 29, 2023 at 4:45 AM

An outstanding, albeit very poignant piece of poetry Michelle. Cheers - Gary

Michelle Faulkner

January 30, 2023 at 4:32 PM

This is a topic I know too well, thank you very much, Gary

Panagiota Romios

January 28, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Best wishes., Michelle. You captured loneliness so very well Panagiota xxoo

Michelle Faulkner

January 28, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Thank you so much~

January 28, 2023 at 1:21 PM

That first one really hits home with me, Michelle. BOL in the contest.

Michelle Faulkner

January 28, 2023 at 1:27 PM

I think that is true for many, thank you for your kind comment, Jim

January 27, 2023 at 6:11 AM

I feel this deeply as your words paint such a poignant clear picture Michelle . I especially relate to missing tribe . All the best for a win . Blessings, Susan :)

Michelle Faulkner

January 27, 2023 at 8:02 AM

This site has made me feel like I"ve found my tribe :) Thank you so much, Susan~

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

January 26, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Sweetly succinct, an expansive little masterpiece. Fave’n xomo

Michelle Faulkner

January 27, 2023 at 8:01 AM

So glad for your visit, and the fave, thanks Mo~

January 24, 2023 at 8:11 AM

Well said and good luck. Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle Faulkner

January 25, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Thank you also, Kathy~

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 24, 2023 at 2:34 AM

- "Loneliness Fills more than Empty rooms" ... the first three lines, says the most about loneliness, Michelle - True, but sad - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Michelle Faulkner

January 25, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Thank you for your kind comment, appreciate it

January 23, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Nicely done Michelle, as loneliness lingers in a still-filled emptiness. nice job on this tricky form

Michelle Faulkner

January 23, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Appreciate your kind words, John, thank you very much~

January 23, 2023 at 6:38 PM

Dear Michelle, the sad beauty of your poignant brevity is tender and deep. Loneliness in all its forms is a plague for so many unfortunately. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner

January 23, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Yes, it is something I know more than I'd like, but I am less lonely with kind friends like yourself :) Wishing you a happy 2023 as well~

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