alone

Alone

A common word

A known word

But only those

Who have felt its touch

Truly understand

The pain

 

It’s a cage

Or window

That’s been shut

For eternity

Hiding its captives

From the beauty

From life

 

It holds despair in one hand

And agony in the other

Its wears joy

But keeps it just out of reach

Creating

Unbearable longing

And unbreakable hopelessness

 

But there is a light

And the end of every tunnel

For even loneliness

Cannot hide

Forever

 

This light is unconditional

Its gives freely

To all who seek it

 

But that is the key

Its is not given

It must be found

 

You must chose it

Chose to let it

Light up your life

And fill your soul

With love

 

Find the light

Let it fill your soul

For love

Can ignite the stars

 

 

 

Author's Note

the last stanzas, are what God's Grace means for me, how even those closest to the darkness can feel his love if they chose to open thier hearts

Reviews

[BrynnaW.]

I am Christian... We are not lonely believe it or not but this is how you interpret it. Wait maybe I am reading your Author's Note wrong. Oh well, I loved the poem, though! It was terriffic. I love how you go in depth about being alone. The joy around just seems to tease you. Very nicely written! Keep up the good work!

[MoriartyMesa]

Only can one be alone, can one know one's on true hint or intent.



Nice, Eastern Philosophy in one stroke.

[Meg Craft]

Great! Very deep and gorgeous, a real masterpiece! The flow was wonderful and I loved "You must chose it/Chose to let it/Light up your life/And fill your soul/With love."

-R.E. Imfeld

[Aeternal Oceanfire]

Wow! Wow! Wow! This is one of the greatest poems I have read so far on Writers Cafe. As amazing and beautiful as " Echo of Fantasy ".

[Dayran]

Thank you. Its lovely. If that is what you so desire you shall find it.

[whispereversolightly]

I can feel the inspiration come through in this write. Well done.

[Sakib]

Nice work!!! the way u show the inspiration is really commendable.

[Dreamer]

Wow! I can really appreciate this poem. It's (at the risk of sounding like a cliche) a breath of fresh air. I say this because I love the contrast that you have created. Shifting from a dark beginning to an ending that leaves the reader with a sense of hope. I have not read many poems that deviate from darkness, allowing light to shine. Your control of tone and mood must be noted. I am a Christian and I love that you bring our faith into this. It sort of functions as a medium to talk of God's grace.

[ScaryTrees]

yes
faith is a choice
and so is damnation
redemption is there
to be found
by those who truly seek it

[BlackMoonRising]

I am not right with God at the moment...but I believe that he has watched over me all my life. Choosing to open my heart maybe be my key.

"Even loneliness cannot hide forever."

You did great. Keep it up. And don't give up on your faith.

[Aura]

I like this a lot. God's love is for all of us, we just have to recieve it. :)