Lonely

~ ~M

Every now and then
I feel this word
even though I know
it sounds absurd

But lonely appears
so very often to me
think I might have
a chronic sensitivity

I often feel it’s power
like a magnet from within
the teardrops collecting
underneath my skin

I try to hold them back
But the pull is so strong
and what I know now
I’ve known all along

I let go of all my promises
seems I’m doing it again
this heart can’t help
but let loneliness win

Most think I’m doing great
I can smile like the rest
but if you look beneath
there’s trouble in my chest

The weight of sadness
suffocates my will
keeping me from everything
standing so still

I know I’m not the only one
so the tears I wipe away
burying them inside me
to live another day

© 2024 Michelle Cook

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18 thoughts on “Lonely”

  2. This one really connects with me, Michelle. The final stanza is powerful and all too true. This time of year can be really tough for those of us who are alone. Here’s wishing all of us peace, comfort and the knowledge that someone cares.

    Hope your Christmas and New Year are wonderful, my friend. 😊

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    1. Hey, Mike… yeah I really wanted the last stanza to be interpreted one of two ways. It’s all in the interpretation of what might live another day, the tears, or the speaker of the poem. (Me) 😉
      I hope we all find peace and comfort too. It’s nice knowing we’re all in this together. Feels like you can be stronger if you know you’re not alone. Have a very Merry Christmas dear friend.🎄

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  5. Every word you penned resonates deeply, and I want you to know that your feelings of loneliness are understood. It’s truly brave of you to express what many might keep hidden.

    Life can feel like a struggle sometimes, and it’s okay to acknowledge that. If you ever need someone to share these thoughts with, I’m here to listen. Remember, you’re not alone in this, and reaching out can often lighten the burden a little.

    Take care of yourself.

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