Flying Solo

Don't want anyone close,

Don't require a soulmate.

I'm a lone wolf for a reason,

Can hold my own throughout life.

Love is a foreign word never spoken here.

Flog me, bring the blood.

Give me pain to keep me going

And draw the romance out of me.

I have no need of it at all.

Weakness manifests itself in the heart.

What is the reason I have for the desire to be close

To another human being, to share my life with them?

Is there purpose to such emotions within?

What kind of lone wolf would I be if I loved?

My strength might diminish, my reliability wane.

Furthermore what person is there around

Who would want to approach this untamed wolf?

A past of darkness and insanity within,

And no reason to draw close to know me.

I suppose some people were made to fly solo.

Reviews

[DistantSmoke]

Your words so resonated with my soul, quite possibly the soul within me that has not allowed itself to flourish.

[J.Black]

J, I loved this! This is exactly how I feel like this point in my life where it's okay to fly solo and achieve it all on my own. Nothing but honest heart-filled words that allow readers to see the strong person that you are. : )

[IPMONER]

i just love the poem, same way that i like chris brown's flying solo track..LOL.. but honestly i though of the poem as a very honest and strong one like it tries to create an emotion about breaking free and letting the world know it. love it

[Vitamin A]

Wow, I can definitely relate to this. So pure, bold, and true. I deeply admire you for writing this, and for feeling so strong. This is going straight to the favorites!

[Akina]

really great poem. it's so strong.
and it's ok to fly solo, everybody does it sometime.
wonderful poem with many feelings.
good job.

Akina

[Babbette Francis]

Solo...

Sounds good to me... Except when...
Well you know :P

[Samee's twin sis- Shand..]

That's kind of sad.... :( Wow, I definitely hope my sister doesn't see this.... But it was good. I liked it, really, I did.

[deeps]

I like this I can really feel this.
Well written and said.
It's okay to fly solo, i have for many years.
Wonderful write full of feeling.