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....

 

 

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