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Loneliness

People milling around I do not notice them, my face is turned to hide my loneliness, Am walking in my own despair No one else intrudes on my thoughts of "How they were" Days, months, years when love mattered Loneliness was just a word One word amongst many not used, thought absurd Now I live this word My heart is broken Feelings are numb Trying to be the person I once was People see my dimpled smile Cannot see the ripped up emotions Of reality. Loneliness is an illness Medication cannot cure Non viral yet can spread easily Prolific between young people The elderly also. Symptoms Eyes are looking dead Face looking down Shutting out interference A hug helps but non returnable . Responses non existent Living dead. To be lonely is more than being alone Loneliness can kill your soul

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Date: 2/10/2017 8:30:00 AM
This is a truly descriptive poem, and should be read slowly to give it,its true power
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Date: 5/1/2016 11:43:00 PM
Dear Seren. Loneliness is well depicted in ur poem. Ending is outstanding. I enjoyed ur entire poem............hugs
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Date: 4/26/2015 12:44:00 PM
Awesome Poem and Awesome find...Congratulations to You My Friend._love it! Your friend,Char!
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Date: 1/11/2015 8:51:00 AM
Wow! Poem of the week, Congratulations Seren!
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Seren Roberts
Date: 1/11/2015 1:39:00 PM
Thank you Richard, u can come back as often as you like lol....Seren
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Date: 1/11/2015 8:57:00 AM
I thought I was having a dejavu moment. Scrolling down I see I congratulated you last week. For some reason when I click on the current poem of the week it links me back to you Serene. Take care, hugs Rick.
Date: 1/10/2015 10:34:00 AM
Congratulations on this poem being chosen poem of the week. Beautifully written and so true...
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Date: 1/8/2015 10:25:00 PM
Congratulations on being chosen as the POTW Serene! Beautifully written, Verlena
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Date: 1/10/2015 9:22:00 PM
Thank you Verlena, its an honour indeed.....Seren
Date: 1/7/2015 11:01:00 PM
Hard to comment because saying it's good is almost like confirming your condemnation. I still believe time heals all. It may be a lot of time but I have hope for us yet, because I know of this loneliness too. So nice write, the words sad with much truth.
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Seren Roberts
Date: 1/10/2015 9:23:00 PM
Hello Wayland, thanks for stopping by.....Seren
Date: 1/7/2015 1:51:00 PM
Oh...loneliness can kill. You have captured it so so well, Seren. Sometimes no one hears...I get so lonely sometimes it pushes me to do crazy things.... :( Living dead...yes, I understand this write. If fictional...you've really been able to bring the feelings to the forefront of your consciousness. If real....I hope that you find coping mechanisms. I write...Funny, I wrote a piece on suicide...what I was feeling...and nobody caught on. :( Loneliness is real...Congrats on POTD.
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Seren Roberts
Date: 1/7/2015 7:15:00 PM
Thank you Eileen, for your comments, yes loneliness is a horrible thing......Seren
Date: 1/7/2015 2:08:00 AM
Some very thought provoking sentiments! A good poem, Seren. :-) john.
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Date: 1/7/2015 10:28:00 AM
Thank you John your comment always appreciated.......Seren
Date: 1/6/2015 4:01:00 PM
A very emotive poem Seren. stong and well penned. Congratulations on "poem of the week" Shane.
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Date: 1/7/2015 10:26:00 AM
Hello Shane, thanks for calling in, glad you liked it .......Seren
Date: 1/6/2015 3:10:00 PM
yes to this POTW's choice, seren!
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Date: 1/7/2015 10:29:00 AM
Hi Franco, so pleased you like it ....Seren
Date: 1/6/2015 2:24:00 PM
Seren, very thought provoking and well written. Congrats on poem of the week.
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Date: 1/7/2015 10:30:00 AM
Thank you Timothy, hope it didnt open any wounds .....Seren
Date: 1/6/2015 12:51:00 AM
Puts a very somber image in my mind as I read it--awesome poem. Congratulations on Poem of the Week!
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Date: 1/7/2015 7:15:00 PM
Thank you so much for your comment.......Seren
Date: 1/5/2015 5:00:00 PM
True, but don't let it.
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Date: 1/7/2015 7:16:00 PM
No I wont ...Thanks .....Seren
Date: 1/5/2015 5:59:00 AM
How great is this, your wonderful poem being spotlighted as poem of the week. Congratulations Seren.
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Date: 1/7/2015 7:17:00 PM
Maurice I am amazed, thank you for supporting me ....Seren
Date: 1/4/2015 11:20:00 PM
Congrats on Poem of the Week!!! :)
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Date: 1/4/2015 10:28:00 PM
Such an emotional poem, Seren. Congratulations on your sad and very powerful poem being chosen Poem of the Week. I believe we all pass through there at times in our lives. Sandra
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Date: 1/4/2015 8:40:00 PM
You have penned such an important poem, Seren. Everyone can extend a kind word, smile, a little time to a person who is suffering from depression or loneliness (sometimes they feel like one in the same). There's a great difference between being alone and lonely. Congrats to you on being chosen TPOW! Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 1/4/2015 5:13:00 PM
Seren, Congratulations on having your poem selected as Poem of the Week!! A truly magnificent accomplishment indeed. Best Wishes Always, Gary
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Date: 1/4/2015 3:17:00 PM
Congratulations on being honored with poem of the week. This is a truly powerful piece. It is good that you are brining awareness to the epidemic of loneliness.
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Date: 1/4/2015 10:50:00 AM
Loneliness is a deadly foe -- your words sunk deep into my heart and soul but yet a spark of Hope remains . . . the arch enemy of Loneliness -- the battle is fierce
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Date: 1/4/2015 9:45:00 AM
Seren, you have captured the emotion of loneliness, it is heartbreaking, so many out there with that same emotion, changing activities sometimes helps, schools have reading programs with children, they love the attention of an adult, animals, seniors, painting, music. I myself have had to get away from being around people, the noise gives me seizures like systems so painting, writing, reading, computer, and my dog helps me where I don’t mind being at home, I do have my husband. Back to why I am here, congratulations on poem of the week very well written.
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Date: 1/4/2015 6:47:00 AM
Huge congrats Seren on poem of the week....cheers Tim
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Date: 1/4/2015 5:03:00 PM
Thanks Tim am in shock....Seren
Date: 12/28/2014 1:01:00 PM
This could be me, full of honesty and deep feeling, tres fantastique
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Seren Roberts
Date: 12/28/2014 6:22:00 PM
Thank you Etienne .....for stopping by and commenting .... seren
Date: 12/28/2014 6:52:00 AM
What a terrific write my friend! I'm surrounded by love every day that I don't notice that word anymore! But I have felt that extreme loneliness before in the past, I know what it means to experience that! You have expressed this feeling so perfectly, Seren, I really enjoyed reading this incredible poem here this morning! What a powerful piece, Great Work!!
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Seren Roberts
Date: 12/28/2014 12:09:00 PM
Hi Russell so nice to see you again, glad u liked my poem....Seren
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