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Alone (You Are Not)

Poem for anyone that needs it.

By Paul StewartPublished 6 months ago 1 min read
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Alone (You Are Not)
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When all your thoughts are sad and lonely

When all your pains feel way too much

When every bit of happiness is tainted

When every bit of joy has dissipated

Know that you are not alone

In mind and spirit

I've been there, I know how you feel

Though our battles are different

and our wars unique

We've all faced those shadows

The kind that loom over you

That follow you, stalk you

that keep you wide awake

That stop you from rising

Some are still under their cloak

Suffering in silence

Some have come into the light

Know that you are not alone

In mind and spirit

I've been there, I know how you feel

Though our battles are different

and our wars unique

We've all faced those shadows

Know that you are not alone

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Thanks for reading!

Author's Notes: Hope this helps someone...anyone

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About the Creator

Paul Stewart

Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.

Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.

"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson

The Accidental Poet - Poetry Collection is now available!

https://paulspoeticprints.etsy.com

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  • Sara Wilson5 months ago

    Really good.

  • Poppy 6 months ago

    Thank you for writing these poems!! I’m thinking it might be the theme of the next poetry book!!

  • Grz Colm6 months ago

    Good one Paul! “That stop you from rising!” - indeed.. 👏

  • This felt very reassuring and positive. Like Shirley said below, it was like a warm hug. Loved your poem! 🍩🥐

  • Shirley Belk6 months ago

    It's like getting a hug....great poem

  • Brin J.6 months ago

    "We've all faced those shadows" I love how you said this early on and towards the end, bringing it full circle. <3 Beautiful poem <3 I hope to see it in your next "Accidental Poet" volume😌

  • Misery does love company. Well said, Paul.

  • Mother Combs6 months ago

    Leaving a heart🤍🖤💙

  • Tressa Rose6 months ago

    This was perfect, thanks Paul!

  • Rene Peters6 months ago

    I needed this. Thank you.

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