Alone

I enjoyed this because it does illustrate the contrast between positive and negative elements denoting a true struggle in one's life. Pivoting that alone into solitude gives an edge of desire to learn before venturing out into intimate associations. The only way we truly learn is through solitude and exploration of self without distraction or demands for our attention from others.

Thank you for a wonderful comment

Sometimes those are the hardest choices, I've learned. To be alone for the right reasons, rather then being with someone for the wrong. I really really empathize there. I look at this poem from my personal perspective and I see similar shades so clearly. It's pure strength, commitment and dedication to one's own self, tinged with a scintilla of fear (in my case) that's shaped my aloneness. I feel your multitude of emotions... traveling across the page

An outstanding write and I thank you for sharing it.
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-B

Thank you for your beautiful comment

You need to find a person who understands you, sometimes be alone for little bit can be a good thing.   You also need companionship to feel loved.  Keep on writing.
 

Thank you so much, the trauma is very close to my heart

I like what you wrote here.  Alone sometimes can be better, just not lengthy time periods perhaps?

Ambitious high achiever.  With respect, maybe she expect tooooooo much and maybe that is why she is alone.

Absolutely can see where your point is coming from.  Thank you

I enjoyed reading this.  The struggle is felt.

Yes, by choice we can be alone, in a crowd, or with another person. Great poem and reminder. Hugs and peace, oral

Reminds me of the Kierkegaard quote:

'I have just now come from a party where I was its life and soul; witticisms streamed from my lips, everyone laughed and admired me, but I went away and wanted to shoot myself'.

Hello Joy,

Alone, isolation, exasperation and poignance.

Love,

KS