Wednesday 11 August 2010

Loneliness

Loneliness is dark blue.
To my tongue it's sour milk that's been in the sun for days.
That stinky cheese you've had in the fridge for weeks.
A stray dog meandering down the streets.
A woman in a burning building screaming for help.
To me loneliness is horrifying. 

by Helem

2 comments:

  1. Helem, I am loving the word "meandering" in your Loneliness poem - wonderful audience appeal

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  2. What a sad poem, Helem - your description of loneliness makes me feel sad - well done!

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