However Much Company (Your Misery)

However much

company

you'd love in

your misery,

hostages

should never be ...

only those who

commiserate 

willingly

should ever be.

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2024

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

very well said: to me it seems as though only those who want to comfort you in your misery should be, whereas one shouldn’t feel compelled ( held hostage) to be with you unless he/ she wants of free will…..
a lovely thought and surely the truth….
Warmly, B🌷

[Desert Knave]

Quite right. Thanks !!! ~Jim

[Betty Hermelee]

you’re very welcome Jim🌷
warmly, B

[Marie]

This poem is a wonderful reminder that those whom we share our misery with should be with us of their own free will and not kept hostage to listen to what they don't want or need to hear. You define the meaning so well, Jim. Another succinct poetic gem! Thought provoking and inspiring. Thank you for sharing, dear poet...

[Desert Knave]

Thank you so much !! ~Jim

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Jim...