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Loneliness



I sit on my own,
a cat on my knee,
and wait for the 'phone
 - in case it's for me.

~


For David Williams 'Twenty (words)/Twenty (syllables)' Contest by Charles Clive.

Copyright © Charles Clive | Year Posted 2012

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Poet Destroyer A

March 30, 2013 at 4:37 PM

Charles, this endures a good flowing verse, enjoyed your poem. Many Blessings with your Featured Poem of the week. By the way no matter my blue color or tune I am always here, spreading the colorful cheer.....Happy Easter!" xox~ LINDA

March 28, 2013 at 7:50 AM

you make poetry sound simple and easy to write yet again so very interesting

March 26, 2013 at 3:33 AM

ahh.. u have stolen my feeling... use to feel d same...

Vince Suzadail Jr.

March 25, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Congrats on "Loneliness" being featured.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

March 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Congrats on your win, Charles! Blessings, Rhonda

March 4, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Congrats on your winning work..I hope that the call comes through..Sara

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

March 3, 2012 at 11:14 AM

This was a really touching one, it made me want to say "Oh shucks" when I read it-- really enjoyed this-- great job you did here!

March 3, 2012 at 8:52 AM

Congrats, Charles. Excellent piece. Enjoyed. Nice going. Have a great weekend. Best to you and yours. Ralph

Andrea Dietrich

March 2, 2012 at 11:48 PM

well, I LOVE this one, it's a bout a cat and it's very nicely rhymed. Congrats on the HM.

Samual Ronthorpe

March 2, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Charles, well done. Congrats on making David's winners' list.....................S.Ronthorpe

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

March 2, 2012 at 10:02 AM

congrats Charles on winning an HM for this unique write luv..

March 2, 2012 at 8:06 AM

i like this poem and would have place it higher in the contest. nice job!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

March 2, 2012 at 6:12 AM

Congratulations this is so sad love it xx

Carol Sunshine Brown

March 2, 2012 at 5:51 AM

Congratulations on your win in David William's "Twenty/Twenty" contest Charles. Love, Carol

February 24, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Wonderful poem, I enjoyed reading it.

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