A Cry From Within Poem by Valsa George
A Cry From Within
A captive to stark loneliness
He had only dark shadows for company
Wandering aimless from place to place
with the burden of years on his back
he has come seeking an escape
from the damp tunnels
and hollows of solitude
Now he is lost faceless
in a faceless crowd
A drift wood thrown ashore
on a crowded beach
The sea of people who pass roaring by
never pause to look at this man,
come trudging miles to find
a commiserative soul
None care to look into his eyes
or read his heart
He feels like a sailor
in a life boat without oars
A rolling stone kicked off
by every passing wave
At last he saw his world slowly falling apart
All he could do was stare vacant into the void
Still rises a faint cry from his heart
‘Had I got another soul to cling to'!
There are so many such people in this world, people who feel utterly lonely and unloved. If we can show that we care for them, it will give them a new lease of life! .....................If we can do that it will be the best worship. A nice message in a thoughtful poem.
Thank you Akhtar ji! Yes, with a change of heart, much can be done individually and collectively to help those suffering from the sores of neglect and isolation!
Lonley and unloved! ! Loneliness. Thanks for sharing thisd poem with us.
line 15 I like " commiserative* soul" . * adjective 1 " feeling or expressing sympathy" 2 " Feeling or expressing pity" I enjoyed stanza 1. Regarding Poet's Notes: I volunteer to help the women,25 -55. bri :)
Creative piece and vivid imagery. When one reache old age the soul may become wear I think. :-
Thank you for you comment on my work.August vistor. It made me smile beoz u can relate with. Cheers
good-hearted beings are always around to care for us....we need to seek their help....poem to poem you prove your skill greatly Valsa...you are very versatile....
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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In a row boat without oars.Do we feel for these people from guilt or pity or maybe for the same reason that no child in danger is a stranger to us. Nor any man or woman. Something in our humanity cries out for people that would not be alone in a family, a tribe or a community small enough to care as neighbors. Civilization however allows people to become anonymous and the governments problem. What can we do as individuals? ....much. A ripple joined by others may help his boat to shore. We can all do so much more............exquisitely penned tribute. Very inspirational and humbling.
So glad to see your comment and thanks a lot. In the rat race for money and power, man is often reduced to an anonymous entity! No one has time to care for another. This is very sad and all around us there are people marooned on lonely islands. As you believe, much can be done to help them. What is needed is a humane attitude