Happiness is best with two or more. -Michelle Liew
This season, let's reach out to those who, for one reason or another, feel lonely.
**********************************************************************I
Sit
Myself
Cold dinner
Whispers of silence,
Haunted voices that seep through walls.
**********************************************************************Gone
The
have left
Empty chair
Its shadow stretches
A haunted memory in frost.
**********************************************************************Soft
Knock
On the
Wooden door
A stranger in need
Silence falters, slowly crumbles
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Two
Hands
Now joined
Dinner warmed
The loneliness leaves
A meal shared chases the shadows.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (13)
I feel this loneliness so intensely, even when I have someone near. Holidays are so heavy for too many. Well written as always Michelle.
ππππ very deep and powerful
Beautiful work here, Michelle!
So true, there is always a heart to warm if we can fine it in our hearts. Lovely poem.
Nice!!ππ
Just lovely. Well done.
It's a tender poem. "A meal shared chases shadows" is a beautiful way to conclude.
Lovely!! β€οΈ
Wow! Incredibly doneβ¨
Beautifully written
This was so touching. Loved your poem!
Love how you describe the loneliness at the dinner table. Excellent poem.
Loved the sentiment in this, Michelle!