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Lonely Saturdays' Poetic Solitude

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By Jesse OsayiPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Lonely Saturdays' Poetic Solitude
Photo by Lukas Rychvalsky on Unsplash


In the realm of solitude, where emotions reside,
There's a day that whispers of longing deep inside.
A poignant echo fills the air, melancholy's tender plea,
For those who wander alone, 'tis the day called Saturday.

Oh, Saturdays, the loneliest of all,
When the world dances in pairs, and shadows befall.
While laughter echoes through streets, merry and gay,
The solitary heart yearns, feeling adrift in dismay.

In cafes and parks, lovers entwined hand in hand,
Sharing stolen glances, as if in their own land.
But the single souls watch, from afar they observe,
As their hearts long for the touch they so fervently deserve.

The clock's steady tick, a reminder of time,
That passes unyielding, yet for them, no chime.
In the silence of evenings, they silently dwell,
In the tender ache of loneliness, an unwelcome spell.

Each passing hour, a reminder of their plight,
As solitude deepens with the fading light.
They dream of connections, of embraces so tight,
But on Saturdays, their yearning takes flight.

Yet amidst the shadows, there lies a gentle grace,
For in solitude's embrace, one finds their own space.
They delve into passions, rediscover self anew,
Unveiling hidden talents, dreams once lost, now in view.

They wander through books, their minds freely roam,
Exploring worlds unknown, finding solace in the unknown.
The canvas becomes a mirror of their soul,
As they paint their emotions, seeking to console.

Saturdays, though lonely, can be a sacred shrine,
A day for self-reflection, a moment to define.
For in the depths of solitude, resilience finds its ground,
And the single souls emerge, strength profound.

So let us celebrate these Saturdays, bittersweet,
Embrace the solitude, let our hearts meet.
For within this melancholy, a resilient flame will rise,
And single souls will bloom, embracing starlit skies.




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Jesse Osayi

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