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.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend.
"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"
In a world of cell phone and no conversation. We have forgot human contact. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Leigh]

Hi Coyote, really nice to hear from you after all this time. Hope all is well with you.

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and I'm okay. I hope you are doing well my friend.

[REMIGIUS SUNDAY EZE]

It's well thought of. The theme of loneliness is portrayed via the articulated use of diction and imagery of loneliness. You used the death of those who have lived lonely and died to bring to limelight the agony faced by people who are alienated in the environment they find themselves...

[Isabella Ivy]

Hello :) The rhythm at the start of this piece is not pleasant to me and yet it not only picks up, but gains momentum gradually until you feel triumphant in it. I realize that whether you were conscious of it or not, it's a perfect way to share the emotion of the subject: the first, feeling dry and robotic as the lifestyles it depicts and the last, almost as if somehow the loneliness was conquered. It makes one want to give a whoop and a clap, at the end. 'No noisy you watching, only silent me', is my favorite line. Luv it. This depiction is truthful and valid, a cause most vital but not easily breached, as stated, but truly a tragedy. I have wished it different. The poem, on the other hand, is brilliantly done and an honor to read. Thank you. I.I.

[Avia]

Bravo. This poem says a lot of things. So many things to think about and true too. Well done

[Eddie Phillips]

I love the message and the simplicity in which you constructed this piece. It reverberates with a strong voice laying out the points of the poem. Outstanding job.

[Angel_Rose1979]

I love the way that you worded this poem. It really seemed to make such a horrid feeling seem normal. Very nice work.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is such truth...reminds me of this technological generation now...we are compartmentalized, sitting in front of screens and keyboards...communicating so differently...not the face to face sit downs...the real talks...the real relating to one another...
safer at a distance...but not necessarily a good thing...
we need to be together once again.
j.

[Najam Us Saher]

You made loneliness sound very calming. I know it is not, sometimes I do like to be alone and enjoy the solitude. Beautiful words. Very thoughtful.

[wordman]

loneliness,it is a bad situation to be lonely
you wrote it very well

[Sami Khalil]

"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:

You have summed it up marvelously and brought meaning to it all. You do justice to poetry.