Loneliness chases after
As I run ahead
Away from the blues
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Loneliness is the faster then all of us. And catches each of us eventually. A short but nice poem about a soulful human condition.
Loneliness - Simply a perceived state of mind.....self induced through periods of prolonged idleness! Nothing better than a quiet.........walk.........alone..........somewhere.........
For me it's more depression than loneliness. But then I'm married.
How you run the chase is more important than the momentary capture. Running can be a very individual activity, but it seems you know how the chase the blues away. Your poem sure did it for me. Made me want to take a victory lap.
Boy! Carol certainly has a unique and simple way of describing something so meaningful, deep, and complex. Looking forward to reading more of your poetry. The next time, I hope you're able to outrun the blues. Are those Nike shoes?
A fast flow of lonliness making the reader feel it...good poem