Outlander

This is more of a poem I wrote in depression, after a break-up of a relationship I was in for three years. Relationships are what we're discussing here.

From over those mountains of complexities,

I stand alone, all alone.

I hear of the partings and the togetherness.

I wish for it, yet avoid it.

Society cannot stand with people like I,

For we question what we see and laugh to hide our cries.

And you, stuck in a tunnel of lovely burden,

Will never understand--nor oppose--my freedom.

Reviews

[Rene Salinas]

Great Michael I did not even get to the end and the music was already streaming through my head so loud so clear that I had to put the track on and remind myself and the feeling expressed here is not only unfair and haunting it is incendiary at it creates a considerable amount of frustration that makes you want to scream as say it loud.

Sometimes standing for what you believe means standing alone do not let you hohor die then.

Thankyou

[Michael Kikle]

Wow! Thank you very much, man! I'm so happy to hear that someone else felt the overwhelming—almost primal—overtone to the feelings of loneliness and strength in an ideology.

Thank you, once again, friend!

[Jetta Zippora]

Wow I totally am feeling the emotion in this. I understand the pain you are going through because of my own experiences. Life is such a puzzling and frustrating thing sometimes and you definitely express that here. Great write. Can't wait to read more of your writing. And I know my profile picture might suggest otherwise, but I'll just state the fact that I am a young woman and not a guy. :)

[Michael Kikle]

Hahahah! Jetta, you absolutely read my mind when I saw the Legolas picture :D

Thank you so very much for your comment, my new friend. I really hope that these works of mine (some being atrocious, some being my best work thus far in life) entertain you, at the very least!

[Jetta Zippora]

I'm sure I will be both entertained and amazed at your work :) So many images can be painted through poetry and stories, and every emotion can come into play. I've been writing since I physically could write and I'm always happy to meet a fellow writer.

[Jetta Zippora]

I'm also a Christian, even though some of my poetry might look far from that. lol Writing is an outlet for all types of emotions and a way for me to safely vent my daily problems. The best therapy is writing.

[Michael Kikle]

Absolutely!

I also believe that even darker writings from us Christians really allow us to draw a bolder-fonted line between light and dark, in our thoughts and hearts. A Christian should never be afraid to delve into subject matter that isn't accepted by standard teachings, because it can allow us to think, you know?

[Jetta Zippora]

Yes exactly. Everyone in the world has unique beliefs and backgrounds and I think it's important to try to understand where they come from. To reach a deeper level with people it helps to be empathetic and hone in on their emotions and use their words instead of ours. I'm a highly empathetic person myself, always looking at things in a different light.

[Michael Kikle]

That's the best kind of person to be, due to its rarity hahaha.

[Jetta Zippora]

It is more rare. Which makes it that much harder to be understood in this world and age.

[Matthew Spence]

I can really relate to this poem Michael, I think you already know that though. Really well done, the way in which you describe the the "I" was something that I found unique and something that makes this writing special. I honestly mean this when I say that this poem will be something that sticks with me.

[Michael Kikle]

Thanks, man! I really wanted to capture the welcoming of loneliness for people that sort of don't mind hahah. I think it captures what I felt at the time well.