Alone

Alone

A Poem by emipoemi

O what can ail thee, woeful child,

Alone and palely loitering?

Thy stare is blank, thy spirit mild,

Thou dost not dance or sing?

 

O why dost thou but sojourn here

So set apart from ev’ryone,

And frolic not about in cheer,

Partaking in the fun?

 

I know not one who walks about

In energetic gaiety.

And, seeing how they are, I doubt

They would be friends with me.

 

I’m new to all, like all to me,

I feel so insecure and daunted.

For often any who should be

Unknown would be unwanted.

 

And that is why I sojourn here,

Alone and palely loitering,

And frolic not about in cheer,

Nor dance nor even sing.

 

Thou needst fear nothing, woeful child,

I would be pleased to be thy friend.

Our days shall e’er be bright and wild,

For friendships never end.

 

I’ll guide thee through thy moments here,

And, ere this trying day should end,

Thy plea would make the lot give ear,

And want to be thy friend.

 

Thus not to worry, woeful child,

Be not so palely loitering,

Arise and smile! Be bright and wild!

Arise and dance and sing!


-EDP

© 2018 emipoemi


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This was emotionally gripping

In all honesty, I typically don't have much patience for most poetry, but I've perused your page for the last hour, and have even found myself reading a few aloud to my partner. He began praising me in between selections, and I realized he thought I was sharing my own words. I begrudgingly set the record straight ;)

You're really quite talented. Thank you.

Posted 5 Years Ago


emipoemi

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much! I actually have a few qualms about modern verse, which I dare not talk about in s.. read more
ViaLex

5 Years Ago

La Vida Gitana was likely my favorite.

I am certainly interested. I'd like to better .. read more
emipoemi

5 Years Ago

It's called Abre la Puerta. I believe there's a post I made on here about it, in which you can find .. read more

"O, what can ail thee, knight-at-arms,
Alone and palely loitering?
The sedge has wither’d from the lake,
And no birds sing. "
So reminiscent of Keats' "La Belle Dame sans Merci"- in form and language, but a new take on theme. Cleverly and meaningfully done. The lonely child finds the joy of an accepting friend. I Feel this may be a wish or actual occurrence in your life- very sweet,poignant and classically eloquent.

Posted 6 Years Ago


emipoemi

6 Years Ago

It's actually nothing short than a take on my favourite Keats poem (based on an observation and phil.. read more
emipoemi,
"Alone"
The title is the clue to the voice of the friend here:
"Thou needst fear nothing, woeful child, I would be pleased to be thy friend."
Then the place of the alone state; for we are within ourselves. This is what we give in this world; ourselves.
"Thus not to worry, woeful child, Be not so palely loitering. arise and smile!"
Lovely old English poem!
Fun to read.
Blessings,
Kathy

Posted 6 Years Ago


emipoemi

6 Years Ago

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
AMAZING!!! I love it, it flowed perfectly. Your writing is pure talent I always enjoy reading it :)


Posted 6 Years Ago


emipoemi

6 Years Ago

Thank you so much! So glad you do :)
Amazing tale told here! The rhyme scheme is really good and it flows well.
The fourth stanza stands out. Well written.

Posted 6 Years Ago


emipoemi

6 Years Ago

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Zoya

6 Years Ago

No worries
This is fantastic and makes me think of Shakespeare!! :D

Posted 6 Years Ago



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Added on June 9, 2017
Last Updated on July 23, 2018
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