Tag: Isolation

• Why or Why Not

  Why or why not, I ask,
  Embrace the stars, their song bereft?
  Like bourbon burned upon my tongue,
  I feel detached, my soul bereft.
  
  My tears, a paradox of glee,
  Cascade at every whispered word.
  
  And so I tell myself, this writer’s plea:
  “I tell myself each waking morn,
  The feelings that my heart did mourn,
  The night before’s forgotten tale.
  
  I tell myself this grand illusion,
  To soothe the aching, haunting bruise.
  I live to die, a swift collusion,
  The trinity of me, myself, and muse.”

  2 Dec 2023

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• A Letter to the Forgotten

  To those who have been forgotten,
  To those who have been cast aside,
  To those who have been left behind,
  This letter is for you.

  I know that you feel alone,
  I know that you feel lost,
  I know that you feel forgotten,
  But I want you to know that you are not.

  You are loved,
  You are important,
  You are worthy,
  And you are not alone.

  I know that it is hard to believe,
  When the world seems to have forgotten you,
  But I want you to know that I see you.

  I see your pain,
  I see your hurt,
  I see your loneliness,
  And I want you to know that I care.

  I am here for you,
  I will not forget you,
  And I will never leave you.

  So please, do not give up hope,
  Do not give in to the darkness,
  Do not let the world forget you.

  I am here for you,
  And I will never forget you.

  25 Oct 2023

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• In My Corner

  In my cozy corner, I find solace,
  The window open, revealing a tranquil scene.
  The sound of slumber echoes softly,
  My light illuminating the dusk with gentle sheen.
  
  Yet, my mind wanders, yearning for you,
  My heart aches, longing for your embrace.
  Do you too have a haven, a sanctuary,
  A place where you find solace and grace?
  
  Is it a person, a kindred spirit,
  A source of warmth and kindred light?
  Or is it a place, a cherished refuge,
  Where you find solace, day and night?
  
  Wherever your corner may be,
  I hope it brings you solace and peace.
  And may we one day find each other’s corners,
  Where our love will forever increase.

  19 Oct 2023

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• Mordern world

  The world is changing so fast, It’s hard to keep up with the latest trends. What was popular yesterday Is old news today.

  We’re constantly bombarded with information, From the news to social media. It’s hard to know what to believe And what to ignore.

  We’re always connected, But we’re also more isolated than ever. We can reach out to anyone in the world, But we often feel more alone.

  The modern world is a paradox, Full of both promise and peril. It’s up to us to decide How we want to use it.

  We can use it to connect with others, Learn new things, and make a difference in the world. Or we can use it to isolate ourselves, Spread misinformation, and destroy ourselves.

  The choice is ours.

  How will you use the modern world?

  11 Oct 2023

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• Unveil Your Truth

  
  
  Concealment breeds shame,
  Denial leads to isolation,
  Your authenticity deserves claim,
  Embrace your unique creation.
  
  Societal norms may bind,
  But freedom comes with being kind,
  To yourself and those around,
  Acceptance found when you’re sound.
  
  Don’t hide behind false guise,
  Reveal your soul’s true skies,
  Be proud of who you are,
  Free from fear and despair.
  
  Express your true colors,
  Live boldly, unaffected by others,
  Find solace in your own story,
  And thrive in your genuinity.

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  22 Jul 2023

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• Stone Sea

  Water turned into stone, trenches engrave bones known
  God forsaken or forsaken Him, back to water, thirst’s groan

  Sadness toast, hat tipped to despair, anger seethes in silence’s lair
  Searching for light, sun’s fragments touched, disappearing at night’s glare

  Fate’s jaws trapped, something to contemplate, pain religion, belief overdue
  Anguish commemorates love’s giving heart, beats in isolation, soul blue.

  11 Jun 2023

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• I Believed Our Paths to be Intertwined

  

  I Believed Our Paths to be Intertwined

  I believed our paths to be intertwined,
  Infinite in their intimacy, never confined.
  Imprinted in my heart, your presence profound,
  Inevitable and indelible, lost but never found.

  Inescapable and intricate, our fate foretold,
  Intrigued by the idea, my heart did unfold.
  Insignificant and isolated, my path lies alone,
  In the end, I realize, I was on my own.

  13 Apr 2023

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• The Sickness Within

  

  The Sickness Within

  There is a sickness within me
  That eats away at my soul
  It feeds on my fears and doubts
  And makes me feel less than whole

  It whispers lies in my ears
  That I am not good enough
  It tells me I am worthless
  And that no one will ever love

  It makes me isolate myself
  From those who care for me
  It makes me push them away
  And hide my misery

  It makes me hate myself
  And everything I do
  It makes me want to end it all
  And escape this endless gloom

  But there is a part of me
  That still wants to fight
  That still believes in hope
  And that there is a light

  A light that can heal me
  And chase away the dark
  A light that can fill me
  With love and joy and spark

  A light that comes from within
  And from those who stand by me
  A light that gives me strength
  And helps me to be free

  I will not let the sickness win
  I will not give up the fight
  I will not let it take my life
  I will not go gentle into that night

  I will face the sickness within
  And overcome its power
  I will reclaim my soul and self
  And live for every hour

  30 Mar 2023

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• Outsider’s Lament

  

  Outsider’s Lament

  I stand outside the crowd, a stranger in their midst
  Their laughter and their chatter, a language I can’t twist
  I try to blend in seamlessly, but I’m just a misfit
  My loneliness and longing, like a festering cyst
  I yearn for connection, but my difference is a risk
  An outsider’s lament, a life I can’t enlist.
  © VishalDutia

  6 Mar 2023

  belonging, connection, Isolation, lament, Loneliness, outsider’s, poem, poems, Poetry

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• The Digital Age

  

  The Digital Age

  Welcome to the digital age,
  Where screens have become our stage,
  And every thought can be expressed,
  With the tap of a button pressed.

  We’ve traded pen and paper,
  For keyboards and computer vapor,
  And in this virtual world we’ve built,
  Our every dream can now be fulfilled.

  We’ve created a universe of our own,
  Where we can connect and feel less alone,
  And though the world may seem so vast,
  We can navigate it all with just a few clicks and a fast.

  But with this power, comes a cost,
  As we forget what it means to get lost,
  In the beauty of the world outside,
  And the simple pleasures of life.

  We’re so plugged in, we forget to unplug,
  And sometimes it feels like we’re just a bug,
  In this digital web we’ve weaved,
  And in our own devices, we’re deeply ensheathed.

  So let’s remember to take a break,
  And enjoy the world that’s ours to make,
  For though the digital age may be grand,
  There’s still so much to discover, firsthand.

  © VishalDutia

  1 Mar 2023

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• The Invincible Shield

  My shield so strong, impenetrable, and bold
  No sword, no spear, no arrow can unfold
  I am protected from all that can harm
  No danger, no foe, no cause for alarm
  But in my fortress, I am all alone
  Is invincibility worth being on my own?
  © VishalDutia

  28 Feb 2023

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• Screaming into the void

  

  Screaming into the void

  Screaming into the void, a sound unheard,
  A voice in the darkness, an echo deferred,
  A yearning for connection, a need to be seen,
  Lost in the void, like a forgotten dream.

  The silence is deafening, the emptiness vast,
  But still we scream, hoping our voice will last,
  For even in the void, we find our strength,
  And in the darkness, we can go to any length.
  © VishalDutia

  22 Feb 2023

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• The Beauty of Nature #Story

  

  The Beauty of Nature

  Lucas had always been a city boy. He loved the energy and excitement of the urban environment, the noise and bustle of the streets. But when his job required him to spend a month in a remote cabin in the woods, he was unsure of what to expect.

  At first, Lucas found the isolation and quiet to be unsettling. He missed the convenience of the city, the constant stimulation that he had grown accustomed to. But as he spent more time in nature, something began to change.

  Lucas started to notice the small details of the natural world around him – the intricate patterns of leaves on the trees, the way the light danced through the branches, the sound of a distant stream. He began to see the beauty in the simplicity of life in the wilderness.

  As the days passed, Lucas felt more and more at home in the woods. He went on long hikes, exploring the rugged terrain, and found that he felt more alive than he ever had before. He felt a sense of calm and peace that he had never experienced in the city.

  When Lucas returned to the city, he was a changed man. He had discovered a new appreciation for the beauty of nature, and realized that there was more to life than the hustle and bustle of the city streets.

  20 Feb 2023

  Appreciation, beauty, exploration, growth, Isolation, nature, Serenity, Short Story, solitude, Stories, Story, the, Wilderness

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