Loneliness The Curse......

Loneliness

is one

of the major

curse

of this world

So many people

live alone

or feel unloved

or unwanted

let alone

have

feelings

of

overwhelming

despair and

isolation

at having

no one

at all

to share

time with

let alone talk

an even a

basic hello

together

It does not

matter

if you have

family or

friends

you can

still feel

very alone

and isolated

at any age

this can

happen

to anyone

at anytime

for many

reason

An old lady

outliving

her family

and  she

lives alone

sits and stares

out her window

daily

is her

only companion

A homeless person

on his own.

No family, no friends

no one.

To love him

A runaway teenager

as he got abused

at home

and he is now

on the

 streets

Barely an adult

defending himself

scared to hell

so many people

so many lives

all feeling

the

same lonely

 scared

and having

no one to

be a friend

to them

You could

actually, smile

at a stranger

in the street

and You could be

the first

the person

they have spoken

to

in weeks.

Outwith the shopkeeper at

the local shop.

Rest of time

they are alone.

24/7 normally

no one to love them

at all.

Spare a thought

for

lonely people

reach out

and touch

someones

life today.

It costs nothing

just a simple

smile or

even a friendly

hello.

Maybe even

check

on an

elderly neighbour

who lives alone

Make their day.

And show you care

Reviews

[Derekv]

Excellent poem, Dee. People were meant to be social creatures, and few things in this world are more painful than total isolation. This line was my favorite: "It costs nothing, just a simple smile or even a friendly hello.". Even such a small gesture can have a monumental impact, especially on those who are lonely.

Keep up the great work!

-Derekv

[Onlyme]

Thanks Derek😊

[Wild Rose]

Sadly so true Dee
We live two of us > We have our outings where we meet others to pass the time of day with: the till girl on the supermarket cash out Possibly a shelf stacker

Then home and close the door
Our relations live far away
Two sisters one died aged 59 The other lives with a control freak
She is not allowed a PC or email of her own He has to read every message > Feel sorry for her
BUT now I don't write > she cannot reply > They are at the opposite side of the world

[Onlyme]

I am so sorry to hear this Wild Rose. That is awful. Thinking of you and your sister.

[Ardra]

Very true Dee ....smiles are free....words too....give them away.....so that there is some peace ...happiness..... love....

Sending you warm hugs....
You are a beautiful soul

[Onlyme]

Thank you Ardra, you are a beautiful soul in this world. hugs right back at you Dee.