Solitude

Of conflicts in the mind...and heart.

Solitude

There is a loneliness to being alone that I cannot shake.

Attempting,

toiling...

I have tried many times in the wonderment of mind,

only to find myself lost in fragments of thoughts that are not authentic.

I have become weary amidst the space within...

truthfully, too, the arena without...

sleepy in a way that rest does not readily remedy.

My body,

whole,

aches for something ancient it knows it needs,

knows is out there in the abyss of time,

somewhere...it cannot have.

Yet. 

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

A more than wistful poem, Seriana which is set by and before you to, perhaps, help your thoughts to calm. Yes, in being alone, isolating self, there is a feeling of guilt perhaps that shivers the space around you. There is a battle between not returning to the noise and norm of company, the expected reality. OR coping, accepting, that what you need is not isolation but peace and nothing but, Perhaps.

Your poetry always sets my thoughts running, never sure if right but certainly aired. Many thanks for sharing, my friend.

[Seriana]

Thank you, Em. Been a bit busy, but that is life. Good times. Stay ever where you are. Always appreciate you.

[An owl on the moon]

What a deep ache of solitude and the longing for something just out of reach. I know that too well... It resonates with a quiet, haunting truth—both melancholic and hopeful in its final word. You reminded me of a quote that lives in me: "Loneliness expresses the pain of being alone and solitude expresses the glory of being alone” (Paul Tillich).

[Poetic Beauty]

Solitude is hard for most people especially for long periods of time. Being alone makes us look within and sometimes our minds aren’t kind. Often there is a right time for everything and we have to patiently wait until it comes to be

[Kim S.]

I feel some peace in your write, such a sweet place of solitude as well.
Beautiful write.

[Samuel Dickens]

I felt this way for a period of my life, so your eloquent words resonate deeply. The analogy that dark clouds will eventually give way to brighter days, while being a bit worn out, is mostly true, so I've found. May we all find sustenance for that ancient need.

[Einstein Noodle]

beautiful! the Bible states that a piece and certain knowledge of our Creator is within all of us .. your poem really speaks to that for me ... it is the part of us that nags at us ... something is missing .. i like this poem a lot .. the light gray font against the bold of the title jumps out right away .. nicely done says i!
E.

[Seriana]

Thanks, E! Appreciate your personal thoughts and take. So glad you liked it!

[Dave]

Serena - the loneliness of being alone and lost in fragments of thought knowing that sleep will not provide the remedy. Perhaps the answer lies in something so basically needed - companionship.
Take care - Dave

[Seriana]

Thank YOU Dave. So glad seeing you around again :)