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JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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0 posted 2004-04-21 07:03 PM


Embracing Solitude

When I find myself in
this world all alone,
I often wonder, is it
because no one wants to
be with me, or is it
because I don't want
to be with them?
Do I subconsciously
push them away,
preferring solitude
over interaction?
And then when my solitude
drives me to dispair,
do I once again reach out
for someone to care.
At least for a season,
until I find a new reason
to embrace solitude.

JamesLee
April22
2004


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Grover
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since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967
London, ON, Canada
1 posted 2004-04-21 07:15 PM


Many avenues to loneliness-- can relate to this.
nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200
Between the Lines
2 posted 2004-04-21 07:44 PM


Do I subconsciously
push them away,
preferring solitude
over interaction?


love this one, James...because I have lived it

*s
M

Susan
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since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104
walking the surreal
3 posted 2004-04-21 07:50 PM


Solitude is beautiful within boundries, but companionship is priceless.  You can have both if you find the right companion and then strike a balance.  Nice piece, introspective and thoughtful.

Susan

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26
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displaced
4 posted 2004-04-22 02:45 AM


since I've basically been alone for years, I can't say I relate to this...but it's a good write
Goldenrose
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since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665

5 posted 2004-04-22 05:03 AM


Nice write....

goldenrose.

''There is no need for temples, no need for complicated Philosophies.
My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness''-  Dalai Lama

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