Battling my solitariness

Loneliness looms like a shadow,

A constant companion in my sorrow,

I battle it each and every day,

Trying to keep the darkness at bay.

I long for the warmth of human touch,

A kind word, smile, an understanding clutch,

But the world seems so far away,

And I am left in my solitary dismay.

I try to fill my days with work and play,

To keep the melancholy thoughts at bay,

But sometimes the quietude is simply too much,

And I find myself longing for a gentle touch.

But even in the midst of my solitariness,

I find moments of joy and happiness,

A beautiful sunrise, a pleasant breeze,

A bird's song carried on the wind with ease.

So, I continue to fight the battle each day,

To keep the loneliness and sadness at bay,

And while it may be long and difficult road,

I know that I have the strength to bear the load.