I am lonely; though surrounded by people
My heart… feels heavy and cold
I am left with a feeling of uneasiness
A sadness; I can’t seem to let go
Life… moves on all around me
I attempt to keep in step with it’s time
To the world; I am confident and happy
With no indication that all is not fine
Yet within me there is a feeling of sadness
Of loneliness; of heartache; of pain
An unyielding storm rages within me
As my soul seeks shelter from the rain
I feel drenched; lost in its darkness
I fear… I may never find my way out
In my life; I sense… a loss of direction
My mind is overshadowed with doubt
I seek solace thru distractions around me
Attempting… not to dwell on my pain
Hoping if I ignore the silence that surrounds me
I’ll be able… to achieve contentment again
I must fight… I must win this battle
For “loneliness”… is all a state of mind
I am loved in all ways; except romantic
I must embrace the present; leave loneliness behind
I will release… this loneliness… from around me
I will wear… its heavy burden…no more
Refuse… to let sadness… overtake me
Its dark whispers; I chose from this day to ignore
For my life; though at times is draped in silence
Silence… of a love… not yet…attained
It is rich… from the people that surround me
And the love that overflows; that will remain.
Written by TaVona Salaz Treadwell