Alone and Lonely

Alone with one's self

can be such a treat.

the right music,

the best food for the mood

and the best selfcare.

Alone with one's self

can heal the sickness

we suffer because of this world.

Alone we heal

and become strong again

to take on the world as it demands.

Loneliness

Is a weird monster.

A demon to many.

A monster to the forgotten.

The downward spiral

That subjects one's self to it's toil

and sets the person up

to become a target or prey.

Alone

doesn't always include Loneliness

Alone is sacred

Loneliness to me is scared.

Alone, I build a strong me.

Loneliness is opening myself up to vulnerability.

Alone, I love me.

Loneliness opens the door of need and love of others.

Alone, I know myself.

Loneliness, I surrender to others.

Alone, I am guided to stand for me.

Loneliness, I'm willing give me.

Alone, I am independent.

Loneliness, I become dependent.

Sure, I want another

in my life's memory.

Alone, I have learned to protect myself.

I beat the bonds of Loneliness.

If I stand with a partner,

in the future,

I will stand to promote and protect them.

However, I will not let them

eat my soul away.

I know I am strong.

I have learned to defend me.

I have learned how to be proudly me.

Only Emperors can handle me now.

Little pages, young minded men

have no remote chance with me.

I have fought demons

and monsters galore

to have me

a man must bring much more.

A queen resides here

in this human flesh.

My king can leave

his kingdom for months and years

and know that she is there.

Stepping on users.

Convicting the abusers.

Why?

Because I have learned.

Alone, I too can stand strong

to build and protect the kingdom

as well, perhaps better than he.

Sure I get lonely

but that passes in time.

Lonely is temporary

I know this

because I have learned how to be alone.

AND very happy.