Candlelight

Candlelight

A Poem by Drake Ryder
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A poem I wrote in the middle of the night(I find that I like to write during nighttime hours, it relaxes me).

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He stood in empty halls
surrounded by candlelight
surrounded by the walls
of his tortured mind.

About him people walked,
going about their daily
lives.  They talked
of things mundane.

And he stood alone
his candle glowing dimly
listening to the droning monotone
of the priest’s sermon.

And disillusioned, he sat down
nonetheless, looking up
nearby the king sat, handling his crown
with greatest care.

Surrounded by people,
he was alone.

© 2010 Drake Ryder


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Oooh! I`m intrigued. You really made the point that someone can be surrounded and yet alone at the same time.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Solitude in a crowd, in a church with the King. Good write. Was the King alone, or was the disillusioned man...or both? Makes one think.

Posted 13 Years Ago


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. brilliant and poignant beyond measure ... profoundly poetic ...


Posted 13 Years Ago


Easy to feel alone. I like the quiet time sometime. I like being a ghost. Popularity never been my desire. I like to listen and talk. A very strong poem. The description allow me into the turmoil of a mind. World is going crazy. People are lost in their own dreams and problems. Best to find a place where you feel good and safe. A excellent poem.
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Posted 13 Years Ago


Everyones knows loneliness as an emotion, u have portrayed this very well through this poem

Posted 13 Years Ago


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loneliness has nothing to do with how many people are surrounding you...it's a feeling from inside..nice write

Posted 13 Years Ago


Well i think you have described a feeling we all know in a very poetic way
I also liked the picture you conjured up, i was right there looking at the king with his crown

Posted 13 Years Ago


Another very moving poem. You have such great insight to recognize that feeling of being alone in a crowded room.

Excellent.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Nice poem, :)

Posted 13 Years Ago


We can be in a crowded room and still be lonely! Profound words friend!
xx

Posted 13 Years Ago



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Ummm... right... about me... I love to write, especially fantasy. I have six cats, one dog, a hamster, and a snake. I am a member of the SCA. And I'm loving life just the way it is. more..

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