The Lonely

“The Lonely”

Was I nine?

Or all of ten?

When I learned of The lonely.

I knew about it way back then.

  

The lonely,

I don’t think I’d wish that on anyone.

Even after all the hate filled words,

Have been poured out against everyone.

     

The lonely,

We all get lost, 

I could wish that hurt for you,

But weren’t we star crossed?

    

The lonely,

I guess we all have it,

We are all exposed.

I just never had,

Immunity to what I chose.

   

So my soul withers.

I never understood the choice.

I know you said you would be here always.

Even though I heard, it must not have been your voice.

   

And I am getting by.

I can manage myself from day to day.

I just have to remind myself.

That no one means, they never believe,

Any of what they say.

  

Dg

Danny Gunter

12-14-2016