Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

Notes About The Poem

The Climax of Loneliness

Loneliness is...

                   the greatest pain of all.

             At its climax? Emptiness deeper

            than oceans. Abject hopelessness.

                     One’s sanity becomes   

                 an unsteady balance scale

                 tipping askew little by little.

             Silence suddenly begins to scream.

                   Anxiety hisses like a snake 

      and spits its venom. Desperation gives birth 

        to panic. The lonely runs into every room,

                               yelling...

                  "Where did everyone go?"

                     "Can anyone hear me?"




Date written and posted: 01/05/2019

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

L. J. Carber January 13, 2019 at 7:06 AM Congrats on your win, Ed-- you have caught in a handful of words the terrible essence of loneliness.... Edward Ibeh January 13, 2019 at 8:43 AM Thank you very much, L.J.!:-)

Ifeanyi Obinefo January 12, 2019 at 7:40 PM Congrats on your win, You always wow me and thanks for sharing these poem Edward Ibeh January 13, 2019 at 4:40 AM Thank you so much, Ifeanyi!:-) I appreciate the comments!

Paul Callus January 12, 2019 at 2:25 PM Loneliness does not solely belong to the lonely, but also to those who are lost in a crowd! Your poem is powerful and expressive, Edward. Congrats on your merited top win. // paul Edward Ibeh January 12, 2019 at 4:50 PM So true! Thank you very much, Paul!:-) Much appreciated.

Carolyn Devonshire January 12, 2019 at 10:26 AM Living alone, I have encountered these lonely feelings on many occasions, Edward. There is a hopelessness that toys with the mind coupled with anxiety. Great writing! Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! Hugs, Carolyn Edward Ibeh January 12, 2019 at 4:58 PM Thank you so much, Carolyn!:-) I echo your sentiments on loneliness. It doesn't discriminate. It even affects people in relationships as well!

Line Gauthier January 5, 2019 at 11:50 AM Heartfelt penning, Edward. Edward Ibeh January 5, 2019 at 1:08 PM Thank you very much, Line:-)

Vijay Pandit January 5, 2019 at 11:11 AM I hear the voices of loneliness in this poem..so well written! Edward Ibeh January 5, 2019 at 1:07 PM Thank you very much, Vijay!:--)