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Be Alone

Why do you run
From soft moments of isolation
In such fear?

Do you think
You’ll lose who you are
Without others there to
Recognize you?

Would your life
Mean anything at all
Without others there to
Appreciate it?

Some moments are to be shared
But not all, not all.

I think you despise being alone
Because within yourself
There are no walls,
There are no half-truths,
You can’t pretend you’re fine
If you’re not.

You’re afraid of your own demons
That are easier to hide
With the distraction
Of cheerful company
Or even others’
Unhappiness.
Just so long as you
Don’t have the time
To think of your own.

For just one moment
Abandon insecurity
Ignore your fear
And enjoy being
Alone.

Let your emotions wash over you
As a soft, soothing composition.
Let the chords of life’s interactions
Break as waves as they approach you.
Let the teardrop notes
Strike you gently.

Be strong; do not fear.
Be true; do not waver.
Be alone, just for one moment:
Be alone with the music in your heart.

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Prompt #9: Seul, pendant un instant

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  • onerios13
    July 27, 2008
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    I liked this. Not only for its straightforward language and from the hip presentation, but the wisdome and the advice to listen to one's own music rather than be something you're not to please others.

    Strong and soft, and overall nicely done.

    Thank you for entering.


  • storiesuntold gold member
    July 16, 2008

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    Very good poem here

    Yes we all have moments alone with ourselves and if you let the emotions take over it can be a hurtful time .But you do have a choice to either hide yourself away and be unhappy or get yourself up and get out there and enjoy yourself . Finding harmony within oneself to know the music you love and that music speaks true and not of doom you will find their is happiness beyond your friends .For you can be your very best friend a friend you dont have to pretend or try to please you are what you choose to be.


    • after-silence
      July 16, 2008
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      Thanks for the comment! I agree that it's important to be comfortable with ourselves and that being our own best friend sounds lovely. I mention say that I do have a few friends with whom I do not need to try to please and for whom I don't have to pretend. Still, there is a certain serenity that comes from being at peace with yourself even without the presence and encouragement of friends. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!


  • Nicada silver member
    July 15, 2008

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    Beautifully Written!

    You have done a wonderful job relating to the prompt given. Once again, you show wisdom beyond your years in this poem. I especially love the fifth stanza because you touch on something so profound. When alone, we are forced to face our true feelings, and it is not so easy to hide from them. But we need that alone time in order to reflect and grow as a person. Hopefully, one can reach the point where they savor their alone time, or their solitude. I have come to crave my own solitude. Very beautiful and wise write! Blessings, Patty

    • after-silence
      July 15, 2008
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      Thank you so much. When I started writing for this prompt I took it in a less personal perspective in terms of looking at it mainly in its original contest, that is, as instructions to a pianist while performing. I started to realize I had so much more to say and I don't know if it works well for this contest to turn it into a different sort of message than the original prompt, but that's what I did and I'm happy with the poem itself. The fifth stanza was also my favorite; I actually wrote it last and added it in. Thank you so much! I'm so glad you could relate to this.


  • Keith
    July 15, 2008

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    No one is ever truly alone. I like your poem a lot, especially the last line. Now this is becoming a harder contest to judge. I need to be alone. Many thanks for your entry.

    • after-silence
      July 15, 2008
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      Thank you; I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have no idea how you thought of such a creative contest but I really love the idea. Thanks for hosting it; this was very fun!

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