Lonely

I was thinking about loneliness

and how tired I was of being it

so I wrote down the word

to confront it once and for all.

I had a good long look at it. 

Lonely. 

I realised that lonely isn't really as 

lonely as we think it is. 

Lonely is just an illusion

the impression of being alone

A-lone. 

Lone.

Now that's the real lonely

that’s being all a-lone

that's when you really feel it.

But lonely…

lonely is not being alone

lonely is the impression of being a-lone

when really you're not

you're not a-lone at all

you're just feeling lone-ly.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i relate to this...people ask me if i am lonely now...having put aside relationships for awhile...and i say "no, i am alone but not lonely"
I am good with my own company and can be quite amused writing, listening to music, watching tv...whatever.
but lonely is a state of mind and heart...when i was young i thought i was at times when i wasn't with friends...was by myself and felt uninvited....
powerful write,
j.

[Laura Kate]

You're absolutely right, it's a state of mind and heart. I never really feel lonely when I'm on my own, yet surrounded by extroverts I retreat to my shell which can feel very lonely indeed. Thank you for your kind review

[Gee]

The most alone I've ever felt was in the recent past when my old mum popped her clogs, gone forever the foundation upon which my life built.
Guess I'm lucky that my wife and daughter are made in her mould :)

[Laura Kate]

Thank you for your review Gee, and I was so sorry about your Mum. Family are so important and sounds like you have a lovely one :)
Laura

[Chris]

I think ...how we "feel" depends upon our momentarys' needs - the demands of our nows' existence. Life IS crowded at times and demands intimacy at others. When we ARE aware of something/someone we lack ...the pause of existence is heavy.

[Laura Kate]

You're right, it's a very heavy and burdensome feeling. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Chris.

[Chris]

and to you for sharing ...yours.

[John the Baptist]

This offering makes a good point. Loneliness is actually an illusion, a product of the mind. It is possible, if the mind is used properly, to be a thousand miles from the nearest human and not be lonely. On the other hand, one can be in middle of Time Square on New Year's Eve and feel desperately isolated. It's all a matter of perspective. A perceptive work here.

[Laura Kate]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this one, I really appreciate that. Laura.

[Kent Rawski]

I believe in facing death we are at the most alone place in our life we can take no one to go with us and we are saying bye to all we know interesting how the Egyptians coped with this reality i myself have placed my faith with Jesus

[Laura Kate]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Kent, it's a very interesting concept.

[Chris Shaw]

Being all alone without having anyone to turn to, much the way some older people are when all their friends and relatives have passed is a terrifying prospect. There have been times in my life when I have been surrounded by people and yet feel lonely. There have been other times when I have wished to be totally on my own, for some peace and quiet because I enjoy my own company. I think it truly is a state of mind. An interesting read LauraKate.

Chris

[Laura Kate]

this is such an interesting perspective Chris, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.
Laura