Loneliness

Being a superstar has its own draw backs.

Loneliness is a drink

Shared by few

Drunk by many

Better than vodka

or any other gin.

Can be drunk in shots

or in pints.

But how long will you drink

Until you drink the last drink

Into the sweet bitter hands of death

Then to realize

That you weren't alone

But you were making yourself 

Drink the bittersweet cup of loneliness

Loneliness is a mistress

Who everyone visits

From time to time

But it depends upon how long you want to stay

But we are mere humans

We don't know how long to stay

Cause we believe

When we are lonely

The inner beast comes out to play

But little do we realize that

The beast comes out

Not to play

But to force us to drink

The bittersweet cup of loneliness

So my children 

Listen to me carefully

Not to drink the cup of the lonely

Cause once drink it

You will find the world of sadness

And of pain with it

Cause once in there 

You will be tormented

To stop playing

With the mistress

Whose name is loneliness. 

Author's Note

Please do enjoy my writing.

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I think that we are the core source of our own happiness or sadness; and sometimes, we have to return to the well to fill ourselves up again. Otherwise, we are of little use to others. When that turns into loneliness and being alone to the exclusion of all others, I feel that is dangerous. I think we all desire that human touch, but it's a matter of finding balance, both for yourself and others.

[Peter Anil Mathew]

Thank you Linda for such an insightful review. I agree to your words fully. And I really appreciate you for taking the time to read my writing and to deliver such an in-depth review.

[alanwgraham]

Good - the topic of your poem will connect with many. I think our modern way of life is the cause of many problems including loneliness. It is an affliction from which you feel it is hard to escape. One small mistake - I guess mare should be mere.
All the best,
Alan

[Peter Anil Mathew]

Thank you sir for taking your time to read my writing and to spot a mistake which even me the writer couldn't see.

[Najam Us Saher]

I liked the personification of loneliness. The metaphors you used are very apt. Great comparison too. I really liked this.

[Peter Anil Mathew]

Thank you Najam for liking my writing and alos taking time to read it.

[Najam Us Saher]

You are most welcome.