The Echoes poetry competition to celebrate Write Out Loud's 20th anniversary is now open.  Judged by Neil Astley.

Competition closes in 32 days, 18 hours. Get details and Enter.

aloneness (Remove filter)

Recent Comments

Unfriend

I’m staring out of the coffee shop window

In a strange land

 

A pang in my stomach

Why didn’t I take anyone with me

 

No one to meet

From when I was 18

Right through to my 30’s and beyond

Until 40’s 50’s I had a new one

But he withered and died

 

Why didn’t I take them with me

I feel a pang inside

 

But each carried me

To where I am now…

 

...

Read and leave comments (2)

🌷(8)

societyalonenessfriendships

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message