Loneliness

The pen aches to touch the paper
To write about loneliness and longing
But the hand stops it, holds it back
For it knows not the pain of solitude
It has the company
Of another hand…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Aarif Avatar
July 18, 2011 at 6:46 AM
usually loneliness is depicted in love related poems of separation and the like...but such a simple theory u have put is indeed marvellous n makes me think of simple uncomplicated explanation of so many things....
Brown Avatar
July 18, 2011 at 6:22 AM
Congratulations Ali in the contest of Brian Strand "A Free Choice" Love, Carol
George   Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 4:12 PM
Very beautiful and thought evoking, Afroze, Many congrats on your SUPER WIN, Lainie
Mehta Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 2:04 PM
yes, the isolation once shared will evaporate, Afroze
Onclaud Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM
swinging cheers to you for the amazing award!! :) huggs
Susan Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 1:39 PM
brilliant! I love this! congratulations on your win!
Sweetheart Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Congrats Afroze on your terrific third place win with this dynamic delight poetry luv..enjoy..
Dietrich Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 10:04 AM
wow, VERY interesting one. LOVE it. Congrats.
Johnson Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 7:50 AM
Really clever and surprising. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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