Anthem For the Unloved

How bleak the hours pass each day
and bleaker still the longer nights,
for those who live their lives untouched,
divorced from human company.

What tales or photos could be shared
of circumstances, crossroads met
which led to situations where,
best out of mind, best we forget.

For even mists can call at times,
envelop all within their care,
embrace before they dissipate
into the kinder morning air.

To part this world without a friend,
not one to mourn your final breath,
an unmarked loss, an unfelt grief,
such sorrow makes a heartless death.

Reviews

[Lorry]

Ther are far many more than we imagine them to be, through many reasons we couldnt even consider. But even sadder is the fact that in the now, of instant connection, we all find ourself drifting farther away from human contact, despite technology making the world an ever smaller place. We are now surrounded by a sea of strangers, staring at their phones like a pavlov experiment gone wrong. Is it any wonder that some of us check out and bugger off to the north east of hells frozen arsehole to get away from all the pointless noise? I mean, ive heard some people have done just that, and even learned to drive to make a quicker escape. One person I know was in so much of a rush to get away, they hit an ice patch for the first time and found out that car seats are not as absorbant as they imagined they would be. That reminds mr, I must buy new underwear :)
7.3 billion people on the planet and so many feel this Chris. We have definitely wandered far from the path intended.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Lorry. I wrote this poem after watching a film. Loneliness is deadly. There is much of it and it is a killer. How can anyone die without a single person mourning them? Makes you realise what a cold place planet earth is. You always inject your responses with some humour. That is most appreciated.

Chris

[Dave]

What a sorry picture you portray. I would find it impossible to live without the company and friendship of those about me. I could understand why some might choose an alternative to living a life of loneliness.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Sometimes I don't think it's a matter of choice Dave. It sort of creeps up on them. Loneliness is deadly. Many thanks for your thoughts and review. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Nolo Segundo]

You have caught a great truth in beautifully done words--for me, there is but one criterion of a 'good' life-- if you have loved, and hopefully, been loved as well. Great title, too!

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Nolo, thank you so much for your thoughts. I truly appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Poignant write my friend - makes the reader stop to think. People living in the most deprived neighbourhoods are more likely to die alone at home than those in the least underprivileged areas. In order to improve end of life care provision, we need a better understanding of the social and economic inequalities in the circumstances people experience at the end of their lives. Thanks for sharing... :-)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Phill. There seem to be so many lonely people nowadays. It wasn't like that when my grandparents lived. Everyone looked out for each other. Many thanks for your review.

Chris