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So, This Is What Loneliness Feels Like

It wanes a soft, subtle ache; unrelenting, whispering in my ear just loud enough to remind me. As I pace, I pick up a book and thumb through the pages with undue concern.  I glance again at the unwavering, uncaring time.  Outside the children still play, the cars still buzz by; for they don't know that I'm here, and lonely.  Where are the arms that will hold me when I'm 60 years of age? The longing gaze that tells me I am still meant to be here. This is not the grand solitude that I've always longed for. This isn't what the end was supposed to be. Where do I belong for the rest of my life?  Not here, not now. 
For if this is what loneliness feels like, I won't stay.

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Faye Gibson

Date: 3/20/2022 2:36:00 PM

This made me feel the loneliness. Thanks for your visit.

Paul Murray

Date: 11/8/2020 6:17:00 PM

I feel the loneliness myself. I am also pacing restlessly not able to concentrate on one thing. But the loss of love

Gary Bateman

Date: 9/16/2020 12:13:00 PM

Hello Gayle, Your free verse here describes loneliness and the feeling of it very well. Yes, indeed, I do believe that all of us have been there in one way or another at different times in our lives. My perspective now at aged "68" (soon-to-be "69") has given me a front-row seat for sure. Regardless, all of us need to get beyond this "loneliness thing" and seek to live our lives to the fullest!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Gayle Rodd
Date: 9/16/2020 2:16:00 PM

Thank you Gary

Aniruddha Pathak

Date: 8/27/2018 12:43:00 AM

For, if this is what loneliness feels like.... A poem that would touch the reader of any age. Great write

Gayle Rodd
Date: 8/27/2018 9:16:00 PM

thank you so much for reading Aniruddha

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 7/19/2018 10:55:00 PM

Gayle, please tell Ms Lonely, she doesn't need anyone to tell her she's meant to be here. Thanks for commenting on my site, appreciate opportunity read more of your lovely works.

Ricky Muse

Date: 6/8/2018 2:26:00 AM

"It wanes a soft, subtle ache". I love this line. Such a wonderful beginning through the journey of the heart.

Honestly J.T.

Date: 5/5/2018 8:13:00 PM

Wow; awesome poem -JT

Gayle Rodd
Date: 5/6/2018 8:11:00 AM

Thx for reading

Charles Messina

Date: 3/11/2018 12:55:00 PM

Hi Gayle, I've felt this way as well. Well written. Ya know, life has many obstacles and each time you come across one, it needs to be handled differently. I've been married twice and divorced twice. (lol) But as I realized after time, life does go on. Now I am happily involved and things are looking bright. Keep the faith dear. All the best Charlie

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/2/2018 8:42:00 AM

You made your emotion palpable, the sign of a true poet. This time of year can applify feelings of loneliness. There are many who can relate to these feeling.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 11/22/2017 6:50:00 PM

Hi Gayle...you really put the reader in your head with this sweet write...the reason for poetry...hold it out, action, put in on the shelf for another day or give it up...nice!

Gayle Rodd
Date: 11/22/2017 9:04:00 PM

right!! Thx for the visit James

Michael Thompson

Date: 11/21/2017 9:08:00 AM

I think that you described the feeling quite well.

Gayle Rodd
Date: 11/22/2017 3:09:00 PM

Thank you for reading, Michael :)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 10/12/2017 8:33:00 AM

Your write describes loneliness well, very sad ending. Great job.

Arturo Michael

Date: 10/12/2017 8:13:00 AM

You have a lovely style of writing...Glad you passed by...You're never alone even if you choose to be or not to be

Sherifat Aduku

Date: 9/23/2017 2:39:00 AM

Sad and touching! I understand how u feel. Go out and hang out with friends and have fun, So that u can feel better. Remember! We love u...

Gayle Rodd
Date: 9/23/2017 10:08:00 AM

Aww thank you Sherifat. I'm fine now..just wallowing in self pity for a moment!

Neil Kruger

Date: 9/19/2017 3:24:00 PM

I know the pain of loneliness as depicted in some of my poems. all I can say is this too shall pass. keep on keeping on. be strong young lady.

Aqua Marine

Date: 9/6/2017 5:31:00 PM

Don't give up! Loss is a terrible thing, I know this might sound crazy, but get out and about, dress up, go to a concert, it eases time and pain....( it helped me when I went through a nervous breakdown...) So sorry you are suffering...:-)