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there you are again

a guest in your own body   

have you ever felt estranged from your host?

"you are only alone if you feel you are alone"

i hear myself say

"loneliness is an illusion, my friend"

he tells me to remind myself

"illusions, they can be controlled"

he takes my hand

"you are not alone, as we are all alone...

 in here now is where you belong, welcome home..."

and we meet again

but not for the last time

Author's Note

listen to this in its entirety (i know, I know..it's pretty long and weird) such is life...

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

I found this one interesting, as I have written about the condition called loneliness myself. The speaker here mentions an estrangement from this body which he calls the host. A dialogue follows, in which the main point is that loneliness is a perception, but also an illusion, which can be controlled. There is an agreement that we are not really alone. The last lines indicate this is a reunion which will be deepened. Thus it ends on a note of hope.

[Davidgeo]

I actually found it productive just repeating it back to me like that... did you do that on purpose? Thank you if you did.

[John the Baptist]

No, not on purpose. But I have long been interested in the concept of loneliness as a choice.

[Davidgeo]

I spent nearly an entire decade with someone I only attracted because I was pretending to be someone else. Once we really, really got know each other.... it became tragic, we loved each other still but we realized we had nothing in common. We really were completely alone together... it was very tragic. We still love each other but... because I didn't know who I really was a relationship started for the wrong reasons. It's more important to do it right or not at all. Everyone is happier. The species is happier I think.

[Dave Brown]

I feel that at times, loneliness is a difficulty causing feelings of sadness, but being alone can often be necessary and enjoyable

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work. Very relatable.