Lizzie Treetop Poet Rhyme

Lonely People

Lonely people in a crowd, lonely people all around
People chatting everywhere, sounds of laughter fill the air
Laughter loud throughout the room, loud pulsating empty sound
Inconsequential chatter, idle gossip all can share
Lonely people in a crowd, lonely people all around
Laughter ringing in the air, laughter hiding their despair

Chatter, chatter everywhere, the intellectuals and the snobs
Doctors, lawyers, accountants, sad drunks and gay movie stars
Young girls flirting, men staring, overweight people eating like slobs
Part time hookers , some divorcees and the men with large cars
And yet together their patter it means nothing at all
Their laughter so empty as it drifts down the hall

Desperate lonely people, wandering in and out of bars
Unhappy people grabbing at air, their lives filled with lies
People who won’t comprehend money won’t buy you the stars
People with no real meaning to their dull and hollow lives
People without knowing, giving out sad empty vibes
Lonely people in a crowd, soundless sobs and soundless cries

Chatter, chatter everywhere, as shrill laughter fills the air
I don’t want to be part of that empty shallow sound
Laughter ringing in the air, laughter hiding their despair
I want to be needed with caring people around
I don’t want to hear my empty laughter in the hall 
I can’t bear to think that life has no meaning at all.

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Billy Thekidster December 8, 2011 at 5:38 PM When you're lonely, it can lead to further misery, whereupon escape from loneliness feels like an eternal futility. When loneliness grasps you, there is only one remedy. Loneliness is good to share with somebody. Another great write of yours Ms Treetop, Lizzie.

Lord R. E. Taylor November 27, 2011 at 9:23 PM I love this peace. I see so many of those people out and around. You spoke out for them as expertly and anyone I have read!

Broken Butterfly November 25, 2011 at 8:55 AM This poem is deep and meaningful Lizzie. I understand exactly what you mean. People to me wear masks to hide who they really are and play parts ike actors in the theatre of life. I have added you as a fav poet. I hope that is okay with you?

Don Johnson November 23, 2011 at 7:36 PM suffering sangoannas Lizzie, you certainly have some good responses here, give us some more poetry babe, be a dear ... what sort of steam do you drink:)

Judy Ball November 23, 2011 at 3:02 PM I think we all have an empty spot inside that cannot be filled by just anybody. It was put there by the Creator for Himself alone and until we accept Him in our lives we will always have4 that empty spot that cannot be filled. That's what these empty people are searching for but they just don't realize it Nice job herre my friend. You hit the nail on the head with this one. Love it. God Bless, JB

Caroline Cécile Delacroix November 23, 2011 at 12:38 PM Excellent thought provoking write, Lizzie! And I do know what you mean by your ending. Thank you for sharing and thank you for your kind comments on my poem. Caroline.

Elizabeth Wesley November 23, 2011 at 8:07 AM In so many instances you describe the human condition with such accuracy. Makes me wonder what they get out of life. Enjoyed this chapter on the human condition Lizzy, keep writing your great thoughts!

Afolabi Taiwo November 22, 2011 at 3:52 PM Lizzie babe love you wrote such beautiful poem you know all those things described have become part of us and sometimes necessary evils and there is lacking true love and care among the citizens of the world, thanks for looking in on my poems, kudos

John Loving Iii November 22, 2011 at 6:07 AM in such a few words, very well put. john

Mathias Yakubu November 22, 2011 at 2:23 AM I have much feeling for this work. Happening now, every time. Life ooh life. Love your work Lizzie. Keep it up.

Don Johnson November 22, 2011 at 2:08 AM false faces on the street, business types grin n greet, lots of sadness in the vibes, cynics in yet every tribe, zombies that you meet, stagger down the zombie street, but yes we will survive, truth is painful, indescreet, hang onto ya bloody seat, perfection aint arrived....

Sarah Seraphin November 21, 2011 at 10:31 PM *"You sound like a self=centered, arrogant, cold-hearted and thus perhaps a disgraceful. Excuse for taking up anothers precious air kind of whatever you girl?? * Luv, Sarah." * John Loving Iii November 22, 2011 at 6:08 AM don't listgen to her she's just in a bad mood.