A Loner's Heart Dances in the Ink

The sky’s nose is pressed to the window of a loner’s heart
Knowing something dances in the bottom
And it stands in front of him

Nothing in life shows what a loner really feels
More than that fountain of ink
Whispering from her pen

Still the sky wonders if there is anything really there
Or if a loner’s heart is merely full
Of emptiness dancing bare

You can see the sky’s ear pressed ever so closely  
Against the window of a loner’s heart
Listening to the pulsing beat

Knowing something wondrous dances in the bottom
That is timeless, yet still he wonders
If it only dances in the ink

Reviews

[Joel M Frye]

That is the question, is it not? Whether what lives and breathes in full color from black ink exists anywhere else? And yes, the loner's heart is full of emptiness...except that it rarely dances. You've done lovely work here again, Neva. Thank you.

[unknown]

Well since I'm a loner, I can relate to this. My pen stays glued to paper and my mind stays speaking words. Excellent!

[Little Abbey]

I love the metaphors used in this poem! Very expressive!

[al winter]

Hi Neva, I'm thrilled to read what comes out of your heart, soul, mind and hope to write something HERE! in the near future. Wondering what dance may come out of my ink?

[White Ink]

nicely written.. very creative!

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

This is profound. There are many artists who cant express the things they feel in their own voice. The artistic process gives birth to many surprises and in some strange way...the result teaches us about ourselves. This poem gives me more things to consider as I ask myself why artists are so driven to create.

[Hayley]

Still the sky wonders if there is anything really there
Or if a loner’s heart is merely full
Of emptiness dancing bare.

This really speaks to me. One of my favorites for sure!

[Dream Weaver]

Love the pic and adore the write!
A great piece...

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I am a bit of a loner and know what you speak of... a beautifully melancholy piece of poetry.

[Maggie]

Writing makes lonliness go away...for a little while.

[Abdul Aziz]

Is the loner's heart truly full of emptiness? I beg to differ! Our hearts actually talk so much to us, it's impossible to be lonely at all. Much like the boy in The Alchemist. Beautiful expressions, as always, with a hint of melancholy covering the pain. Great work once again!