Forlorn

Why should I feel lonely? Is not our planet in the Milky Way? - Thoreau

they say that, "loneliness is a b***h"

sometimes i feel so desolate

that i actually pray for God to give me her phone number

Author's Note

"I have a great deal of company in my house; especially in the morning, when nobody calls. Let me suggest a few comparisons, that some one may convey an idea of my situation. I am no more lonely than the loon in the pond that laughs so loud, or than Walden Pond itself. What company has that lonely lake, I pray? And yet it has not the blue devils, but the blue angels in it, in the azure tint of its waters. The sun is alone, except in thick weather, when there sometimes appear to be two, but one is a mock sun. God is alone,—but the devil, he is far from being alone; he sees a great deal of company; he is legion. I am no more lonely than a single mullein or dandelion in a pasture, or a bean leaf, or sorrel, or a horse-fly, or a bumble-bee. I am no more lonely than the Mill Brook, or a weathercock, or the north star, or the south wind, or an April shower, or a January thaw, or the first spider in a new house." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

love the humor ... being alone (Thoreau) and feeling lonely and desolate (your protaganist?) :) are two very different things, aren't they Vol ... we want and even need this, that and the other things and feel lost, alone, forlorn .........lonely .. the quote is so apprpriate .. Mr. T. was connected to all things at his pond and beyond .. i think it's a place that can be arrived at engaging the struggle ... getting through those "feelings" .. and being able to look back and chuckle at our own absurdities .. love the minimalist, humoristic and looking deeper .. at the wisdom in your Forlorn poem .. thanks for sharing .. it engaged and holds me to lots of memories and a quiet, pleasant now ;)))))))
E.

[G]

You can be lonely in a multitude. Pete.

I'm here if you want. Just click ;-)

Awesome piece as always xo G

[Pete]

very true. when i'm out and about i see people's faces and they don't seem happy - like we're all just going throw the motions.

[G]

Don't look for happiness in other faces, sweetie, you'll always be disappointed.
YOU have an awesome gift on the inside of YOU. Think on THAT.
The Bible says "Think on things that are GOOD". I know it's hard and temptation is ALWAYS there....
Just keep on keeping on.

[Pete]

i can't argue with that. music and milo keep me going no matter. i'm blessed in that regard.

[G]

Sure, love, Enjoy your life. Jesus died so WE can have Life more ABUNDANTLY.