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The World Spins On

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By KelPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Top Story - December 2023
The World Spins On
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Alone, I stand in this vast expanse,

A solitary figure in a silent dance.

No hand to hold, no voice to hear,

Invisible walls, my heart's austere.

Emotions echo in the empty halls,

Whispers lost amidst desolate squalls.

Aching silence, a weighty shroud,

Envelops me in a tear-stained cloud.

The world spins on, a bustling song,

Yet I am stranded, feeling so wrong.

Surrounded by faces, voices, and light,

Yet a cavernous void clouds my sight.

Longing for solace, a gentle embrace,

Yearning for warmth in this desolate space.

The ache within, an unspoken plea,

For a flicker of connection to set me free.

In this isolation, I am adrift at sea,

Lost in the depths of solitary debris.

Echoes of laughter, a distant chime,

But in this solitude, it's just me and time.

Alone, yet not by choice, I reside,

Seeking a beacon, a friend by my side.

Yearning for kinship, a soul to share,

To alleviate this burden I silently bear.

Oh, how I ache in this solitary zone,

Longing for solace, to not feel alone.

In the depths of this emotional tide,

I yearn for a connection where I don't have to hide.

So here I stand, in the depths of night,

Hoping for dawn to bring its light.

Until then, I'll brave this lonesome sea,

Hoping for a hand to reach out to me.

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  • Sasi Kala2 years ago

    I like your poem very nice. Congrats!

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    This is gorgeous. Congrats on the TS.

  • Waseem Chem2 years ago

    Excellent

  • Dana Crandell2 years ago

    A poignant, smooth flowing look at loneliness. Very well written! Congratulations!

  • Gerald Holmes2 years ago

    Excellent flow and deep emotional thoughts. Well done. Congrats on your Top Story

  • Kulshum Khatoon2 years ago

    The vivid imagery and heartfelt emotions resonate deeply, creating a powerful and relatable piece of art. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece!

  • This was so poignant and relatable! Loved your poem!

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Love the rhymes and how it flows!!! Brilliantly written!!!💕❤️❤️

  • Lamar Wiggins2 years ago

    Very well structured poem, that flows with ease. So many great lines here. I especially loved “ whispers lost amidst desolate squalls” Well done!

  • Andrei Z.2 years ago

    Right? Whatever happens in our personal small worlds, this globe spins on. And having/making right connections is the only way to stay strong.

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