A-lone Wolf

I really liked. It is pretty straightforward and contains some lessons. Nice piece.

Thank you, Atiemo! My process was a little different here than my usual. First, I created the visual, then I came up with a poem to go along with it. Usually, it's the opposite process, so I'm glad that you liked the result :)

I'm fairly new to the visual aspect of poetry, so I'm learning something new every time I create one of these! With that said, truly I appreciate the positive feedback, as I'm still rather unsure of myself; It means a lot!

Don't mention it bro. I'm following you now!! I'll read your other poems you've posted. See ya!

I appreciate that. Likewise 😊

NB, amen sweetness. 💛

Thank you for your sweetness, dear Jen ❤️

dearest NB so moving is this beautiful testament
I understand I'm not a pack member either ❤

crimsin,

You are very sweet showing me all of this support recently :)
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and relate...

This is something I have felt for quite some time now. It was only through isolation and introspective that I became more intact with my myself and my spirituality. People are such a big influence on us sometimes, and we don't even realize it. It's good to occasionally step away from the influence of others to find yourself again and become more in tune with the yourself and the Universe.

You know yourself better than anyone else ever will, and that innermost part of you that no one else can see. Your intentions, thoughts, feelings, etc - are between you and God (or the Universe) or whatever name you want to put on it. That is the journey within the self that I speak of as well!

I REALLY appreciate you, crimsin! Thanks for stopping by again <3

Absolutely brilliant

Well, thanks for the confidence booster, cheesa. I wouldn't call my works brilliant, but I try to be expressive and interesting with my writings. Your words are truly flattering - and I appreciate your RL entry add. Thanks for the continued support! :)

You have to go out on your own to explore the unknown and meaning in your life.  Keep on writing.

Yes, indeed. In the end, when you die - it was and IS your journey, and your journey alone. It is between you and God - if you so believe in one :)

This is a gem of a poem NewB. I fully agree with your thoughts here. Well done. 🙏

You are very sweet, summer, for calling my poem a gem :)
Thank you for stopping by to share your thoughts on the matter, and also for adding this to your Reading List! I appreciate your support!

Dear NB,
It is a great poem. It tells the reality itself when a person is honest with himself and the others. I like it very much.

Thank you so much, Joseph for your kind words. I'm so glad that you liked it!  I appreciate you taking the time to read this and adding it to your reading list. It means a lot to me :)

This is so true, we should never measure our self's from anybody's worth of ourselves, well said

I'm glad that this resonated well with you, BigG. Thanks for stopping by my page to read and comment :)

Beauty in one whole package NB, apologies I use this description a tad too often but...it's truth or I wouldn't utter it.

I love the natural tone of the art of the background, really helps set in comfort.
Your scribe and self-out-pour is as giving as You always are.
Truths of the self can never lose, whether expressed to another or oneself ...I don't know, to me it simply gives humbly and right, whether harsh tones are expressed or the other ends of the spectrum.

A nice wake-up with this NB
Pen On!!!

You are so very kind, Gabriel. I hold your word in high regard, so that means a lot :)

Your in-depth, heartfelt comment is deeply appreciated, friend. It may be simple, but I put my heart and soul into this, and it's good to see that you, among others can see that! <3

Thank you so much for your continued readership and support. You're good company!

Very strong spiritual animal.
Beautiful written.
:-)

Thank you so much, silver :)
I'm so glad that you liked it, and I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment!

"I put my heart and soul  into this"

Yes You surely did, but NB You must know, You do that feat easily, it shows constant...it is what draws me in and keeps me faithful fan!!!

Inking Greatness!!!

Awww, you are too kind to me :)
You make me feel very special and appreciated!
Thanks for your flattery, good sir! <3

spiritual.  the force is strong

The force is strong... did you just inadvertently quote Star Wars? Lol
Anyway, thank you so much for stopping by, Xiao. I appreciate your readership :)

Damn if this isn't pure truth. I think it's human nature of the worst kind, within us all, to measure our worth by that of others. Leave that thinking behind and watch the flower flourish in trodden soil!🌷I loved the flow and sentiment of it all, but oh so clever play on words with the (un)kind addition. 👌

I think it's kind of ingrained nature, really. It's the same reason wolves form packs, and the reason there are hierarchies, social cliques, etc. We just have this innate need to fit in... and if we aren't careful that need can lead us astray.

Thank you so much for that thoughtful comment, Pandora. I truly appreciate those kind words, and your understanding. I loved your analogy as well. Have a blessed day :)

A Philosophical Masterpiece!!! ....take great pride in your powerful influential gift Sir!

Feet-Fanatic,

You always flatter me with the most outrageous compliments, friend. Far from a masterpiece, but I am certainly improving in some areas... I'd call myself a work in progress ;)

Thank you for your sheer kindness, and I am so, so glad that you enjoyed this so much! I appreciate your continued readership as well!

I love love love wolves ... excellent write dear poet ...

Aww... Thank you, friend. I quite enjoy your writings as well! :)
Glad that you liked it!

I really liked it. Simple but completely true. Honestly this is one of my favorites of yours.

Thank you so much, Jordan! One of your favorites? That means a lot! Just a small window into my mind... :)

Very profound.

Thank you, Lozzamus. That is a very kind compliment <3
The poem was actually inspired by the visual I created, so a reverse of my normal process...

Anyway, I appreciate you stopping by my page again. You are kind :)

Simply for that last stanza. Bravo!

Your beautiful musing is so mentally prolific, self-journey seen through mortal's eyes is always self-rewarding, words of truth brought forth from a quiet place, many have never tapped into, pieces of yourself you allow others to glimpse, yet, reserved for your own mental muse, which never defines what you do, but raises the intellect to ask is this who you are.

Your comment in itself is a wonderful work of art... thanks for your appreciation for my art and writing. You are very kind to leave such a heartfelt comment for me here... it really means a lot. You warm my heart <3

One must be a lantern unto oneself...the Buddha. Just a poignant piece of poetry NB.
Peace...Harry

Harry, you are too kind! Thanks so much for your kind words and insight ;)

This one resonates with me a lot, I have bad anxiety socially and any time of day. I have my hubby fam who don’t like me because I have many mental illnesses and get judged daily. I find I’m always trying to please them and be what they want his wife to be and the more I try the more I suck at it. Doesn’t help they seen my lows and highs in manic. I sleep and I wake to only nightmares so I hate doing that. Then I make friends there always there to judge me behind my back. Now I just stay home  I would rather be alone yet I’m sad that I am. So I made a point to help others instead with my writing which is mental health hoping no one has to deal with my problems. So I try to focus on helping others and getting myself out of isolation if i can with community although hasn’t worked yet lol

Joanna
I’m not trying to do a pity either I don’t like that just saying I know how u feel and I love this poem

Joanna,

First, let me say... please don't ever feel like you can't say how you feel in my poem comments. That is part of the reason I share these poems with people, for them to be able to relate, and to share my experiences and beliefs. It makes me happy when someone like you, and others, take the time to pour their heart out into a comment like you just did. It really shows that you understand and feel what I was feeling and trying to express here.

I know what it's like to deal with mental illness and social anxiety. You are doing good :) All we can do is try to be a light in the world... some of us have it harder than others, but we are all in this together, as alone as we feel sometimes. Thanks again for taking the time to leave that thoughtful comment... and I hope your situation improves!

Your very welcome and I have been trying I’m trying the spoken word poetry now here is one of them what do you think  
https://voca.ro/7qLBoIbMP9k

Thanks so much for that kind comment, Rohit :)

I loved the Sheep metaphor. As it serves as a reference to the wolf in sheeps clothing. How it serves as deception to the world but in this case it serves as one not being their true self. Choosing too be amongst sheep when in actuality one is a wolf. Like an eagle amongst chicken.

However a lone wolf can also be an alpha of a new pack

That was EXACTLY what I was going for, Simon. Very perceptive of you. I thought it was a good play on words to throw in considering the subject matter and the photo. You are very right though, one who strays from the back can indeed become a leader... wise words :)

Thanks so much for your kind words, and appreciation... and for stopping by to relate!

A lone wolf is a wolf that is sure of his place in the wilderness, confidence and strong. Well done NB.


hugs,
buddhakitty.

Thanks so much for your continued readership and support, buddha. You are very kind to me... and I appreciate you very much :)

 Hello NewBeginnings, how are you man... Sorry it had taken me so long to come around, an comment on you brother; however, personality wise, it is hard for me to function at times, and not be withdrawn, but this, this was beautiful man, dig this very much... Especially that second stanza... Had to favorite it man... Take good care, and as always, Up the Irons...\m/

This is so true! This resonates with me a lot because I consider myself a lone She Wolf :)

Many a lesson slip'd
tween the lines...
skillfully blended
like many fine wines...hugz,. Ely

I see why this is a fan favorite! Now it’s one of mine! Bravo 👏🏾

Love this! 💕

Last line gave me chills
An amazing offering

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