It is a misconception that being alone is a lonely state. It is far from the truth and in many ways for some it is preferable. Tired of being lost or overshadowed by a partner they recover their individuality and strength.
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Daily Haiku – Monday July 10, 2023
Senryu Frightened and alone Problems seem so much greater When you cannot share Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved
Daily Haiku – Tue. February 22, 2022
Senryu Standing here alone Praying for your quick return Remembering love Copyright © 2022 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved
Daily Haiku – Sun. April 11, 2021
Senryu I’m alone once more Sitting in peace with nature A perfect moment Copyright © 2021 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved
Daily Haiku – Fri. March 19, 2021
Senryu Time alone to think Can bring clarity and light to troubles you bear Copyright © 2021 Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved
White Lies
White Lies This Christmas will be whiteBut not with virgin snowThe tree is bedecked with tinselBut it twinkles minus the glowThe festivities a non-eventThe food just a necessityThe only present to unwrapWas the gift of a penaltyWithout someone to loveThe holiday holds no appealA person alone can beRegarded as a fifth wheelComposing yourself forThe inevitableContinue reading “White Lies”
Alone
Alone The moon is still dark Where you once stood Refusing to shine its light Hiding under the cloud’s hood The days are long Nights full of shadows You will never return I am left to suppose Emptiness lives where My heart used to be It went with you When you chose toContinue reading “Alone”
Searching
Searching Truncated from my other half Robbed of my powers I search the world For a lifetime Looking for my twin Calling from the highest towers He is out there I hear his voice calling Driven to find The missing piece I push forward No fear of falling Every part of my being Takes meContinue reading “Searching”
Oblivion
Wishing to feel numb As an object floating down a river No thoughts in my head Luxurious indifference Ignoring what must be considered Until I pull the last thread Not wanting to feel anymore Bone and muscle crushing pain Body aching from the anguish Mind full of blackness Dark thoughts of anger Unable to vanquishContinue reading “Oblivion”