Lonely Feelings
poem by:
Steven Godfrey
Written
on Oct 14, 2016
' LONELY FEELINGS'
Sitting in a room surrounded by many people
Be it at work or a wedding under a church steeple
The feeling of loneliness is never far away
I get a sinking feeling , it's how I'm meant to stay
Feeling detached from what life should be about
Why do I feel this way ?, I often want to shout
It's a meaningless life when you feel empty inside
Almost like you've paid the fare but never took the ride
I look at all the happy faces ,smiling all around
And I often find myself start smiling , then staring at the ground
The smile is then replaced with a watering in my eyes
It's like I want to open up but afraid to really cry
I guess I'm pretty shy ,not always been that way
Life events have conformed , making me feel like this today
How do you find the courage within to seek the change you need
When the general consensus is "it's all just in your heed"
I wish I could see the good in me , which others say they see
The smile , the kindness , the man I used to be
One day in the future perhaps it shall return
And give me back the spark inside for all to see it burn
Right now I fight these demons inside me every day
Hour by hour getting by , that seems to be the way
Always looking from within to find a way of healing
I am Steven and these are my lonely feelings .
Steven Godfrey
Tags: sad, rhyme, deep, pain, hope,
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Cecilia Crasto commented:
Oh Steven I really feel for you, I think the spark is still there so don't give up...well written poem, so this is your outlet, thanks for sharing.
Annie Kirby
commented:
A lost cause without a reason, the empty soul desperate to find a cure for his being. I hide in my loneliness, for there no one can hurt me but me.
This lovely sad write could be about me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings!
Steven Godfrey
commented:
Thank you Annie and Cecilia for your kind words and feedback
Christopher Russon
commented:
Such a honist and well written poem reminds me of a t,v documentary lonely street.
Geoffrey Brewer
commented:
I had similar feelings for many years (predictive text wrote 'tears!) I did emerge from it; the key to the exit (gradual) was communication and involvement. You are taking such steps - continue!
Frank Hornby .
commented:
Keep putting your feelings out there.....you are so honest.....love your poetry....
