Loneliness

This state I could no longer bear,
For long, life has not been so fair ,
Left alone with no one to care,
This I despair, this I despair.

I dream of living without pain,
death has made this to be in vain,
Loneliness runs in me like train,
I`m not insane,I`m not insane.



CONTEST:"Monotetra" sponsored by Kim Merryman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Cheesman Avatar
July 21, 2013 at 1:43 AM
Great poem Olusequn - really enjoyed the flow and the emotion of the words...Shaz
Anglesey Avatar
July 11, 2013 at 6:41 PM
You highlighted these emotions very well...Loneliness, pain and despair that could easily drive one to the brink of insanity. Congratulations on your win :)
Oyewole Avatar
July 11, 2013 at 9:33 AM
Congrats on your well deserved win. AO
Posey Avatar
July 10, 2013 at 5:36 PM
Nicely done, my friend... This one deserved its win.... Jake
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July 9, 2013 at 9:42 PM
olusegun, Congrats In Kim's "Monotetra" contest....take care...LINDA
Johnson Avatar
July 9, 2013 at 8:24 PM
Congratulations on your mono. Love, Joyce
Merryman Avatar
July 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Olusegon, such a sad write. Good job with the form. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Guzzi Avatar
July 9, 2013 at 11:27 AM
You really got the point across that sometimes life feels too much to bear!Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Gorelick Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 8:20 PM
Sad poem..I enjoyed the read but wished I could give you a hug. BG
Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 7:23 PM
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Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 7:23 PM
you did well with the form. A sad poem!
Gabriella Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 6:58 PM
I really like this. Good luck in the contest.
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