The Lonely

We are the lonely and together we stand
We crowd the streets, we are all around
We are the lonely and do not know how
To talk to each other, our minds won’t allow

Social constraint and too much stress
Make us lead the life of utter loneliness
If we could only stop to say hello
Then hell would go just by adding an ‘o’

We are the lonely, we do not speak
We are not elite, we are the many, the meek
On an average day we go out to work
We get our heads down and do not shirk

And then at night we go home to cold TV
There is no noisy you watching, only silent me
At night we dream of meeting a good friend
A problem to share, the boiler to mend.

Amelia Runcorn lies cold in her grave
No one misses her and what she gave
She lived alone on the forgotten estate
Seeing out her time with no one to relate

Dominic Lithgowe lived across the way
Every evening he’d close his eyes and pray
But gods don’t listen, they are rarely there
They leave hopeful pleas hanging in mid-air

Every face tells a story, every line a regret
A moment of hesitation, we try to forget
A chance swings by as real as concrete
Touching your senses, a feeling complete

When we were together in fields of light
We tasted the world and it felt so right
The sun stood high in its temple of sky
Blessing each one of us, telling us why

Reviews

[Davidgeo]

I think this describes the lifestyle of more people than we know. Even people with families can feel this brand of solitude if the situation goes to pot or a significant other changes drastically over time into something bland or awful.

I think this is the best thing I've read here in a while. Well written, honest and relatable. . . good work.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

I tend to be a bit antisocial, and this really did speak to me... makes one reflect on the life they lead. There's something powerful about forced introspection... Great write.

[Resa]

WOW ! This is one of the best poems I’ve read!
So well written, the flow of your words amazing!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece. :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

it is strange when people are happy everyone feels like a friend, but when we are down we feel alone even when we are with people we know. Excellent piece

[lessa (kenzie)]

I really love the second stanza, this is so good and written so well.

[Great Aunt Astri]

A well structured poem, interesting rhymes and a rhythm that suits the content. I think you portray the loneliness situation very well. Our society does seem to propagate this, many people living in isolation. You last verse gives the answer, and I hope to many people, it won't be 'were' but become 'are'. Good for you for writing this poem.

[Ayushi Jha]

Absolute beauty!
In love with the piece.

[Helen Crutchett]

This is the second one I have read today about "loneliness". A very good poem, every stanza told the deep truth of this condition. Thanks for posting this here at T.B.R.C.

Helena

[Leigh]

Thank you, it’s nice to be back

[Helen Crutchett]

I'm glad you're back! I, too, have had a long break....I think we need it from time to time. Looking forward to reading your poems dear Leigh!

Helena :)

[KCthelastboyscout]

Interesting to read about loneliness. I as well am part of this group. Sad because I relate to this but I know I'm not alone

[Leigh]

Hopefully, you may have taken a step away from loneliness by reading this

[Salvatore]

I recognized my past in this poem. When I was a lonely one. What you wrote is just the truth.
I know some people that still are lonely ones and they make me remember how lucky am I now that I have a family. I always try to talk and keep in contact to those people because everyone has a big value to share with others.
Great poem. Thank you for writing and sharing.

[Leigh]

This is nice to hear, thanks for sharing how this subject related to you