Lonely

I thought we had found it; 
that elusive 'it', but I 
glimpse and it is gone again. 

Held for an instant then lost, 
slipping from my grasp 
then tumbling into memory's abyss. 

Back to harsh reality; garish, 
abrasive, sore, insensitive; 
a distant vision of a tender kiss. 

As you return to your selfishness 
I am alone again; made lonely 
in the emptiness of longing. 

Belonging yet separate somehow. 
Some things never change so 
perhaps we shouldn't try? 

Perhaps the tenderness and 
love I seek, will be saved 
for our 'goodbye'?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Smith Avatar
June 21, 2010 at 12:08 AM
I know what this feels like, i wouldn't wish it upon even my worst of enemies... I hope that this is not a permanent state of being. The right guy is out there. Please don't give up hope. sincerely, -Charles-
Mehta Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 3:14 AM
Isolation exists in isolation. Share it and it will evaporate, Helen
Galua Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 2:08 AM
I can totally feel the emotion...and my heart is longing...great poem...^_^ v...
Tideswell Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 2:08 AM
Hi Helen, I think loneliness inside of a relationship can be worse than being alone. Your thoughts & emotions are conveyed well. Sad but beautifully written ~ Sharon :)
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