Tuesday 18 July 2017

DARK SIDE OF LONELINESS:

I wrote this to my three children
some years ago.....it still
carries the same sentiments:
DARK SIDE OF LONELINESS:
I hope you never experience
The deep emotions I feel.
I know what you really think of me,
Yet I love you still.

I live on the "Dark Side Of Loneliness",
Perhaps I've forgotten how to smile.
It would be wonderful to feel really wanted,
If only for a while.

These past nineteen years how hard I've tried to cope.
Many mistakes have come my way.
Moving from Spain was one,
Returning back to the UK.

I don't want to "Cling" to you three.
Lord knows you have problems of your own.
But it would be nice some day,
For you to surprise me on the phone.

The Dark Side of Loneliness
Is not a state I'd reccomend.
I appreciate it's up to me to find the light,
But comforting to know on you I can depend.

To depend on your support.
Not all of you do.
As a mother's love is unconditional
Can the same be said about you.

Should you ever encounter the dark side of loneliness,
Which I hope you never do.
There is one person you can contact,
Me ! I'll help see you through.

From my book
MOMENTS OF MY LIFE:
Copyrights, all rights reserved:
Yvonne Lewis 2014: 

12 comments:

  1. One just has to be happy with themselves and keep on a keeping on.

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    1. Yes Pat have done much thinking on that score.

      Yvonne.

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  2. That's why I talk to my parents every single week and see them when I can.

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    1. I'm sure they appreciate you being the caring son you are Alex. Thanks for the comment.

      Yvonne.

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  3. Loneliness can be devastating.
    Wishing you sunshine and happiness.

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    1. Lots of the time I don't think about my situation but my son's illness have awakened deep feelings.
      Thanks Sandra.

      Yvonne.

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  4. This poem is so vulnerable. Powerful

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    1. You said the one word I feel Joanne "VUNERABLE".
      But hopefully things will turn out for the best .......one day.

      Yvonne.

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  5. I pray that your "dark side of loneliness" will one day be a bright side of love and togetherness. God bless you and your family

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    1. I'm sure it will Beverly, thanks for your comment and family blessings.

      Yvonne.

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  6. Truly moving poem. The words are so alive. Hopefully you found dome light.

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    1. I'm hope I will Martin, and thanks for a lovely comment.

      Yvonne.

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