I walk alone upon the path
In deep discussion that makes me laugh
here I am a social being
talking to myself without seeing
a single soul from week to week
and no desire with which to seek
companionship or another’s humour
tall tales or disrespectful rumour
I know myself I can rely on me
I can be the person I want to be
I can see the things I want to see
and if need be I can more easily flee
alone
Sean, your final “alone” makes me wonder how often my own solitude is both a home and an escape.
Much love,
David
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Quite possibly both. Solitude can be both a precious time and an escape (even if we don’t know from what).
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Would you mind if I share this poem as a ‘reblog’ at some point in the future?
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You are most welcome. From such an enterprising and multi talented writer I take your question as a great compliment.
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Sean, your poem brings Paul Simon’s song, I Am a Rock, to mind. I do hope you have a chance to interact with others from time to time?
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My wife and I have big families and good friends. So, despite my reclusive tendencies I can’t escape interaction.
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lol! Hence your poem.
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