Solitude

We are born alone, we die alone
Sometimes, we struggle through life alone
When I was young, I said:
``This is so cruel, so bad``.
But now I think it is good
To nurture and treasure
My independence and solitude
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Gigno Avatar
February 12, 2013 at 8:19 PM
!!!
Widjanarko Avatar
February 3, 2013 at 4:50 AM
Great thoughts Vesna, really awakening poem :D enjoyed my reading - hug, yanny
Haick Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 5:33 PM
Oh, I love this, Vesna...We should all seek solitude... Well done! Annalise
Horsman Avatar
January 29, 2013 at 6:37 AM
this is lovely vesna,, everything in moderation i alway say, awesome poetry...
Neels Avatar
January 29, 2013 at 3:59 AM
Vesna, I love this piece of yours :) hope your week is a good one!
Dietrich Avatar
January 26, 2013 at 8:59 AM
this is really nice, I love that attitude, Vesna!
Andresen Avatar
January 26, 2013 at 7:10 AM
It is so true Vesna and very well written - Have a lovely weekend! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Flow Avatar
January 26, 2013 at 4:51 AM
love how you turn that around. Once we have discovered this treasure it no longer matters either way whether we are or not. Thanks for sharing this positive message.
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