Loneliness

This loneliness is something we all know.

I've grown used to it's odd, yet particular warmth.

I have outgrown so much and so many have outgrown me.

The things I want are not the things I need.

What am I destined to be?  If anything at all.

Who's to catch me when I'm bound to fall? 

What is there to do when you've tried it all? 

Who am I to call when there's nothing left, 

But vacant halls and tarnished walls?

Author's Note

6/23/15

Reviews

[Inject Positivity]

Such a calm way to describe loneliness... We all have seen that moment and always thought them as painful because loneliness is painful but sometimes loneliness can heal our hearts which I think your poem said so very well... A lovely way to present loneliness...

Sincerely
Dhiman

[T. Edana Talbott]

Thank you very much, Dhiman. Loneliness after so many years becomes kind of like a friend. And then, you're not so lonely anymore.

[Inject Positivity]

"and then, you're not so lonely anymore", this is absolutely true frnd... I have seen those days and I know exactly what you mean...

[Paul Bell]

Loneliness is a curse. But self worth can bring you down. Sometimes we try to take on the world, when we really should be enjoying the simple things.

[T. Edana Talbott]

Very true. We often times overlook the little things in life. Thank you very much, Paul

[Mitch]

Interesting you reference loneliness a kind of warmth; its usually described as being cold. The way you write about it it's almost familiar and comfortable.

Its a unique take on facets of loneliness. I'd be interested to see what else you would have to write about this.

[T. Edana Talbott]

Thanks Mitch. I'll have more poems coming soon on the topic, if you'd like to keep an eye out :)

[Davidgeo]

Oh this is very delightful. I mean it's a depressing topic to be sure, but, I think you wrote this in a way everyone of us can identify with. Every single one of us fears becoming that crazy cat lady.

I like your style lady.

[T. Edana Talbott]

Thank you so much John :)

[Ali]

A beautiful piece... gracefully written :)

[T. Edana Talbott]

Thank you so much!

[Mifa]

Loneliness expressed with such succinct grace like I've never read before. Beautifully written and crafted. However, I do have a suggestion to make. I was kind of thrown off a bit by the first line. I understand you were, maybe, trying to create a sense of connection with the reader, but I think the poem flows better when we get to experience the intrinsic feeling of loneliness and its many questions through the poets eyes. To me, from the second line down, the poem was beautiful, but that first line kinda threw me off a bit. Anyways, great poem Edana. Good one.

[T. Edana Talbott]

Thank you so much for your constructive and kind review! I'm so flattered!

[Mifa]

You're welcome. Since you have such a long list of works, I'd be reading more of it.

[Asante]

This is neat! It completely captures the essence of loneliness, feeling as if you're on the other end of a sky-high wall opposing everything that you once knew and cherished. These are also genuine questions that I'd want to say we all ask ourselves from time to time. Your words are heartfelt and so they become so easy for me to feel as well. Great job here.

[T. Edana Talbott]

Thank you Sante!

[Asante]

You're very, very welcome!

[Haseo]

its sad that I must say, great job expressing your self with words, you should write more.
one small notice : "Who am I to call when there's nothing left" I would write "who am I to call when there are no one left" because its about loneliness and to keep continuing to the next line "But vacant halls and tarnished walls?"

great job again and keeps it up

[T. Edana Talbott]

Thank you so much Haseo!

[wordman]

sad ,and such a final feeling.somewhere out there is true love

[T. Edana Talbott]

I agree. Thank you :)