Loneliness
Free Write 07/14
Yearning for a feeling beyond the breach, just on the edge of arms reach.
Give me my knight in shining armor, my sword wielding king crowned by the unyielding stone.
Is it hope I crave, or perhaps that addiction known as adoration?
To see the hero parading through the city, haloed in glory. To hear the roar of a thousand voices crying out my name.
Anything to pretend that the world I inhabit is not on fire.
Action could come about if I donned the cloak, and swore unyielding resolve before the old gods, draped in the trappings of unbridled potential.
But there is no knight, nor a king to inspire. There is only the yearning, and the quiet - the emptiness of loneliness.
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Author's Note/Update:
The last few weeks have been very tough on my end, but me and the folks are doing okay. My sister was in and out of the ER with double pneumonia, seizures, and low oxygen.
It's very difficult to be inspired to write when that kind of stress is going on. I try not to beat myself up, but it's incredibly difficult not to wonder how much further I could be if I posted more frequently.
Ah, it is life. Just gotta keep trudging forward and hope that my writing can carry me when I am otherwise absent.
Thank you for reading!
- Amanda S.
P.S. - I've been really enjoying the recent pieces coming out by Paul Stewart, Poppy, and Rachel Deeming. If you haven't checked them out, go give their pieces a read through! <3
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Amanda Starks
Fantasy writer, poet, and hopefully soon-to-be novelist who wants to create safe spaces to talk about mental health. Subscribe to my free newsletter at www.amandastarks.com for updates!
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Comments (23)
Loved this, Amanda. You always write so beautifully. I hope your sister is better, and that you find more time to do what you love ❤️
Great stuff
Congratulation for top story
Loneliness is always tough for some of creative thought processes.
Sending you lots of hugs🤗🤗🤗 . Congratulations on your top story!
Much love and prayers to you and your folks and congratulations on top story.
Hey look inward at the hero in you! Hope this week is better. 🤗
Loneliness is always tough for some of creative thought processes. Very good Amanda.
I enjoyed your poem… poignant touch. I trust things will improve and that your sister steadily recuperates.
First of all, this poem is incredible. So alluring and impactful. I especially loved the ending. Secondly, hope things pick up for your and your family soon. Your writing is especially incredible considering the circumstances. Thank you so much for the mention, alongside Paul and Rachael. That was so unexpected and I really appreciate it💛 Congrats on a well deserved top story Amanda!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Back to say congrats on Top Story!
Wow! I loved this! So full of emotion! I hope everything turns out okay...
Nice, just simple.... check my african stories. Thanks
Gee Amanda I hope it's looking better for her and you. Hugs from ROCK in Sweden.
Congrats on the top story. I'm sorry about your sister and all the stress you're under. I know how that can be <3
Beautiful writing. I am so sorry. ❤️
So sorry about ypur sister. Hope she's doing better now. Sending you guys lots of love and hugs ❤️
Sending prayers and blessings your way. Hope you and family get much release from all the stress. Be well and take care.
Such yearning in this! A beautiful piece of writing! So sorry for the hardships you and your family are experiencing! Take your time on the journey your on! Fast tracking feels appealing but movement forward is rarely linear
great piece and I hope you're all doing alright!
Thanks for sharing your story. It is raw and heartfelt
This is so raw. I love it.