Whom do you talk to?
Does anybody know how you feel?
Would anybody care?
Would they really want to know
that you’re not OK?
… … …
You feel lonely by yourself,
you feel lonesome in a crowd.
When did the world turn
into this really long exchange
of strictly irrelevant small talk,
you wonder.
There isn’t one person – among those you love
or hate,
or know,
to whom you could go –
talk about how you feel,
confident they’d understand.
Or care.
Maybe just hear you – without any judgment.
… … …
Or anything.
… … …
And then a time comes,
when it’s bigger than you.
When it’s out there in the open
For everyone to see.
When the silence in your heart is louder
than the thoughts in your head,
When darkness has taken you.
By force. Hard.
Left you for dead.
Your strong limbs won’t keep you
from drowning anymore.
… … …
NOW you talk.
There’s a gun to your head.
To someone who just might
pretend to care.
A few minutes, some empty sounds
and a couch to lie down on.
At an intimidating price.
Someone
who effortlessly makes you feel
much more alone
than you already knew you were.
A SPECIMEN.
You share this experience in a way that the reader can feel the struggle and pain. Sad but so well written.
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Thank you Karuna. You’re just like your name – kind and empathetic.
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Thank you for your kind words.
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I can totally relate. Congratulations on a well-written and important first post.
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Thank you, oh wise monkey.
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This is a great first post. Keep it up!
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Thank you, Kay.
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Wow this is great.
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Thank you 🙂
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. . . Alone shouldn’t be lonely.
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I had no idea what to expect when I clicked on your post but I love it so much!! Your writing is beautiful 🙂
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Thank you!!! 🙂 I try not to disappoint.
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Wow, this is very powerful… Well done. I came over from WP’s First Friday. What a fantastic post!
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Thank you! You guys have been so kind and supportive. Very encouraging.
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Oh wow, this is beautiful
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thank you ❤
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Awesome👌👌
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Thank you 🙂
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