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Sitting At Home Alone In the Dark.

Many don't know this about me, but then again in all honesty there may be some who suspect that I live this way. "How sad," some must think as they witness me sink into a deeper "depression" each day. My word is sincerely true when I say to all of you, "Don't pity me. This is my chosen life that I embark. It's probably very difficult for you to relate but I'm at my most tranquil state when I'm sitting at home alone in the dark." "This isn't healthy. You're alienating yourself." God I hate that shrinky, therapeutic attitude. It may be a very fine line but there's a major difference when you compare and define Alienation with True Solitude. "You're in denial," many say. "You're justifying yourself. This isn't something you should be treating as some passing lark." Be that as it may, answers and solutions always come my way whenever I sit at home alone in the dark.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 1/21/2010 8:56:00 AM
Hey Bill, I missed this wonderful poem of yours, but it's not late to say congratulations on it being featured this week! Have you read "Solitude" ? -similar theme. Your poems are spoken straight from the heart. Thanks for all your kind and encouraging comments on my poems, Bill. Truly appreciated! Peace, Audrey
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Date: 1/20/2010 4:02:00 PM
Congrats, Bill, on your poem being featured this week. Your writes are always very honest. That is what I like about them. And thank you for your kind comments on mine today. Best wishes, Caroline.
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Date: 1/20/2010 3:58:00 PM
Your amazing poem featured this week captured my attention in an instant. The colour of Eastern values reflects from your poem. As I read it a sense of pity came to my mind but I was full of admiration for the positive twist you have given in the conclusion. Heartiest congratulations on the well deserved feature. -Mohammad
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Date: 1/20/2010 2:16:00 PM
This poem is really good and speaks of a certain truth that most wouldn't admit. Nice job on this poem.
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Date: 1/20/2010 11:47:00 AM
We all like to sit on our own at times and sometimes the dark can be a comforting place. A wonderful piece - enjoyed it immensely. Janette
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Date: 1/20/2010 10:46:00 AM
i think it is wonderful... i know exactly what this feels like .... i understand it completely.... i like how you put it into words, its so hard to do sometimes....
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Date: 1/19/2010 8:53:00 PM
This is a wonderful piece , congrats on your well deserved feature. keep writing, you are such a wonderful poet. Your poetry friend Adeleke
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Date: 1/18/2010 12:35:00 PM
Many congratulations on your poetry being featured this week William >> James
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Date: 1/18/2010 9:24:00 AM
congrats and i feel you on this one i am exactly the same.......they say i have agoraphobia....i say i just dont like people.
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Date: 1/18/2010 3:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Bill. I hope you have many more. Have a wonderful week. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/17/2010 9:38:00 PM
We are each on a path we are supposed to be on for whatever reason it may be and as long as it takes to get to a certain place. From there another one will open and so on. Very honest and sincere write. Congratulations on your poem being featured this week and thank you for sharing. Best wishes, Caroline.
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Date: 1/17/2010 7:21:00 PM
very insightful, alone ok, dark not me-smiles for you this Sunday
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Date: 11/5/2009 8:18:00 PM
I love to sit alone in the quiet too. Sometimes it is dark...love this...Marty
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Date: 11/4/2009 1:33:00 PM
Well, quiete has its benefits and the imagination will fill in any void but you have been given 5 senses and a whole wide world why would you want to so limit yourself? Write a poem about that...The reason you sit in the dark. Light & Love You would like my verse A Softer Shade of Gray
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