A Simple Adjective

Wow ... H this is fantastic ... first the structure ... the mix of short and long lines ... the repetition of "alone" ... hammering the point home ... "your pseudo pathos" ... pure poetic gold ... the last couplet is perfection ... truly brings the poem home ... bold and authenticity radiate from this ... way to go ...

Dear L,

You are so sweet. This is quite a lovely way to begin the day and I can’t thank you enough. I really appreciate your observance of the formatting. I’m always very unsure of any of that, so it’s a wonderful bonus to read this. And coming from you I feel I’ve won a poetry academy award! A million thanks for the RL add, the cherry on top. Thank you. 😊 H 🌷

Demolished the exhale of a sigh!

Damn, I wish I'd thought of that! Another wonderful submission, Honoria! You're doing great!

Dear A,

Thank you very much! This is the best day ever! 😊
I really value all the lovely and patient support you are encouraging me with, it’s so appreciated. Thank you! H🌷

That's what we're here for, my friend! xo

"Demolished in the exhale of a sigh", "Your pseudo pathos has long ago expired", and the ending couplet...

Wow, great poem!

Dear K,

Thank you very kindly for your lovely comments. I’m very appreciative and very glad to meet you. Thank you very much for your read and I look very forward to reading your work.
Welcome to DU and thank you again. H🌷

I loved it, right from the start. "A sentiment for which I can not abide"... reading that, I knew that I'd be nodding my head in agreement the entire read. I hate being seen / felt as vulnerable and your write hit me there, right in that perfect place of kinship. I love the punches of your repetitive 'Alone' lines, they worked incredibly well, in punctuating your point. This whole piece was a truly gorgeous read, H... you just sent the ball flying for a home-run  
You're killing it and...  
📣 you got this! 💪🏻

Much love and endless wishes of motivation,
🌹  
xo
-B

Dear BV,

You have brought another ray of sunshine to my day! Thank you so much for your kinship and getting it. Your overly generous RL add is the chocolate bar I’m going to imbibe on for now. I so appreciate your lovely comments and really appreciate the kick in butt support. This 30 day poem commitment is only rivaled by my addiction to shoes. 😊
H🌷

HONORIA! You’ve knocked this one out of the park. I saw it posted in the comp thread and I could barely wait for you to post here so I could comment. It’s so good.

The demolished line is......just so damn good. I want that line! I won’t steal it, but I COVET it! 😆

Dear DG,

Stop it! You’re making me blush and I’m so not deserving of this lovely compliment! However, for a moderate fee I am of a mind to loan the line if you’re interested 😄
Seriously, thank you very much for your lovely comment. It’s really made my day! H🌷

Independence and solidarity

BIG LIKE

Dear PS,

Thank you ever so for the Big Like!  I really appreciate it!  Makes my day for sure.  Thank you again. H 🌷

It feels better that way.
Owing nothing at the end.


It’s that feeling of owing at the end that often compels us to hide our vulnerability.  Every word of this piece pulled on my heart, but these lines just yanked it out completely.  I feel this in every way.  Beautiful write, Honoria.  Absolutely beautiful.  

Dear L,

Thank you so much for these thoughtful comments and lovely compliment and for the gracious RL add.  I honestly feel overwhelmed by it all and I’m really so grateful.  And you’re so right, the mere thought I’m going to owe something to someone come judgement day is making me want to turn tail and rrrruuuuuunnnnnn!  Thank you again. H 🌷

What they said, and then: "...Alone I arrive. Alone I wander. Alone I depart. It feels better that way. Owing nothing at the end..."
The lines that most resonated for me.
A great one, H.

Dear J,

LOL thank you so much!  I am very flattered by your read and kind comments.  I truly appreciate that and I’m so glad you shared what part of it spoke to you loudest.  Thank you very much once again.
H 🌷

No surprise there

Dear D,

I appreciate your read and visit today.  Thank you very much.
H 🌷

Dear BP,

Agreed, Lonely Ave is really not the happening place.  Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and read.  They are always very much appreciated.  Thank you, H 🌷

This was a perfect read for me today thank you. I’ve been very closed off to relationships after being burned and I was asked out this evening and I panicked LOL. I’m not sure I wanna do all that shit again. Dammit but he’s so handsome LOL and he gets foot rubs… Stay focused Tracey  stay focused LOL... I Totally get every word that you wrote. And like always you did it perfectly. Have an amazing weekend🧚🐥🐝🦋

Dear T,

The lure of “handsome” and a “damn handsome” at that.  I don’t know lovey that’s an epic F it!  I’ll go.  But totally play it cool.  Foot rubs!  Aaaaaahhhhh...foot rubs.  What a conundrum.  Well, I’m glad this humble write proved timely for you then.  But follow your gut.  That never steers you wrong.  Let me know how it turns out though.  This is a cliff hanger.  A million thank you’s for your sweet comments and over generous RL add.  I’m very grateful to you.  Happy Easter of just Happy Weekend. H 🌷

Solitude opens a different set of doors and new routes to well-being - great write, H.

Dear J,

Words from the wise and mighty, you are so right and I am taking that to heart.  That is much appreciated insight, thank you so much.  H 🌷

This is very poignant.

Dear L,

Thank you very much.  I’m glad you think so.  I am never very sure how my stuff will land and I really appreciate it when I receive such kindness from you and everyone.  Thank you! H 🌷

Dear R,

LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!

You tattle tale! Can I help it if my vocab list is longer?

Despite your nudging, thank you kindly for the super sweet comments and overly generous RL add.  (Means a lot but I’m not saying that out loud or to your face). A million thank you’s anyway. Xo
H 🌷

Unto thy own self be ( and remain) true.
One of your best, Honoria.


hugs,
buddhakitty.

My dear BK,

Thank you very much.  I’m so humbled for this lovely compliment and the generous RL add.  I can NOT thank you enough, but I will one more time- THANK YOU!  H 🌷

Oof do I feel this. I am learning to let the vulnerability show, or maybe I'm just not as
equipped anymore to hide it so much. I don't know. But I do know this is a fantastic
piece to ponder. Excellent work!

Dear E,

Right?! I can’t discern if I’m just too tired to hide or just don’t care. The older I make it I’ve noticed ty less energy I’m putting in to keeping up my walls. As ever, thank you for this push! You know I’d totally laze out if I didn’t feel your footprint on my arse. Thank you for the gracious RL list.  H🌷

Sometimes the very identity we ascribe ourselves may feel in danger of disappearing to the whole of a community or group or just one other ... sometimes the moth must transform to the butterfly ... according to plan ... bless and love ...

Dear F,

I love this other thought process. Maybe it has taken me this long to morph into that. Extremely insightful thought, thank you. Also for the sweet RL add. You are too kind. H🌷

Outstanding work Honoria. Though there is loneliness there is also resolve, following your own path with a true sense of purpose.

Bravo.

Dear W,

Thank you. Yes, once resolved and kind of knowing which path to follow is the main ticket. Eventually we get there. Thank you for the RL add and lovely comment. H🌷