Loneliness and isolation,

Loneliness and isolation,

Two feelings can weigh heavy on the soul.

They can wrap around you like a cloak,

Leaving you feeling cold and alone.

You try to fill the void with things,

People, activities, and more.

But no matter what you do,

The emptiness remains a never-ending chore.

You long for someone to understand,

To hold your hand and comfort you.

But nobody seems to see the pain,

That loneliness and isolation can ensue.

It's a vicious cycle, this loneliness,

It feeds on itself and grows.

The more you feel alone, the more you retreat,

And the harder it becomes to let it go.

But don't give up, dear friend,

For there is hope and light to be found.

Reach out, take a chance, and let yourself heal,

And the loneliness will be no longer bound.