alone
is to be without a dream
to give me hope
alone
is to be where the light shines
only what light there is
shines not on what i have
but illuminates what i have lost
alone
is to know that tomorrow
and every day
will be as empty as today
alone
is to forget
the faces of loved ones
no longer able
to remember
how their smiles looked
alone
is to be haunted
by an ever fading memory
that slowly leaves
my clenched fist
as i try in vain
to hold it still
alone
is to hear my heart beating
in an endless solo
never to feel the harmony
of another keeping pace
alone
i am
a - l - one
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That's scary, depressing and intriguing all at the same time, which means: well done. Beautiful (starkly) and a very impressive photograph.
ReplyDeleteIn this dramatic photo you've captured the emotion that the poem clearly conveys. Both are evocative and resonant, Mario. Another talent-filled post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a haunting photo...inspired a great poem.
ReplyDeletethe image can lead some unhappy imagination but words are absolutely elegantly profound!
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What a horribly scary cell! It looks like it's fron a third world country. That could, indeed, suck the hope out of someone. As for the poem, I loved the second to the last stanza about the heart beating solo. Very moving.
ReplyDeleteMario-the actual photo and the picture you draw of loneliness in your poem are equally disturbing. Have you ever read Chekhov's short story, "The Bet"? Hard to imagine how that kind of isolation can lead to anything but despair.
ReplyDeleteAs always, I love how you capture the photo with your poetry. This kind of isolation is difficult to imagine.
ReplyDeleteMario, this is a devastating photo. All art, worthy of the name, evokes intense emotion. This upset me a lot and that's a good thing. Have you considered haiku with your photos? Drop by my place on Sunday when we post creative things. Perhaps I can repost your work there some day. Hint. Hint.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a powerful image and poem that it took my breath away. I cannot imagine the depth of the loneliness you depict.
ReplyDeleteBoth the photo and the poem gives me chills. Outstanding work!
ReplyDeleteIt truly must have been awful to be so alone. Your poem captures this so very well!
ReplyDeleteLove the image of light illuminating what is lost! A disturbing but beautiful poem!
ReplyDeletepowerful and disturbing!
ReplyDeletei love the imagery you put forward!
WOW!...First the photo...I love/hate when photos can make me feel so viscerally upon seeing them. Your photo did just that. As for your words....simply breathtaking! I will be coming back to this one again....
ReplyDeleteThe photo and poem bring back some pretty bad memories, which makes me all the gladder that my life is so blessed now!
ReplyDeleteOuch. The poem certainly brings home the message of the photo.
ReplyDeleteHi Mario, I really enjoy reading your posts and your blog overall,so I've given you an award at my blog! *Congrats*
ReplyDeleteYou can stroll over to my latest post to pick it up. Have a great day!:)