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  • 10/15/2024
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Reflecting in Haiku - 1. Loneliness

Yesterday was rough for me. In my journal I scribbled a freeform poem about loneliness and isolation. It was dark and raw, but it helped to say those words on paper. I slept on it, and today I spent time reflecting on the nature of loneliness. I hope sharing my thoughts will inspire some of your own! Much love!

 

 

It is like a clot,

Slowly creeping towards my chest.

Loneliness can kill.

 

. . .

 

Alone and lonely,

No one else will understand.

My mind lies to me.

 

. . .

 

Silence surrounds me;

The noise in my head deafens.

Speaking fills the void.

 

. . .

 

Nobody knows me,

I work hard to keep it so.

I long to be known.

 

. . .

 

Loneliness smothers,

A deprived soul aches for friends.

Breathe companionship.

 

. . .

 

You say I’m alone,

Unlovable and depraved.

Fuck you, loneliness!

 

 

Thank you for allowing me to plant my words into your mind. I hope something beautiful grows as a result!
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empath
59 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

I hope you're doing better today. Regarding your poems, I'm not a huge fan of haiku, but I can appreciate the use of the form and the message.

I hear that.  I like being focused on what I'm feeling and thinking rather than complex form, at least in the moment of reflecting.  I find the extreme constraint also appeals to my creativity.  It's a different kind of beauty which I've grown to love.  And yes, today is a good day!  Thanks for reaching out!  Much love!

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Mikiesboy
2 hours ago, empath said:

I hear that.  I like being focused on what I'm feeling and thinking rather than complex form, at least in the moment of reflecting.  I find the extreme constraint also appeals to my creativity.  It's a different kind of beauty which I've grown to love.  And yes, today is a good day!  Thanks for reaching out!  Much love!

i understand, different poetic forms are a challenge but in a good way. 

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Gary L

First up, you have beautiful writing skills to be proud of. Secondly, the intensity of feelings, often contradictory, that you fit into three short lines is wonderful.   I’m in awe.  
 

At UK grammar school, poetry was a nightmare with weekly tests on memorising verses, rather than trying to enter into the poet’s world. And then in Latin, one year, we hit Ovid and a two-liner that I more or less remember 50 years on: 

I love you and I hate you. How is this possible? 
I don’t know but it’s tearing me apart inside.

keep writing! 

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