Isolation Poem by Barry Middleton

This poem perfectly captures and expresses the universality of the human condition, particularly when enduring suffering or troublesome times. It matters not what one believes; the feelings are all the same. Even those who believe in a personal God have experienced the dark night of the soul, and times when they prayed but the Heavens seemed as brass (both of these are well-known quotes.) The good thing about such times, is TTSP- - This too shall pass. In the words of yet another famous quote, The darkest hour is just before dawn. Thank you, Barry, for giving voice to what all of us feel at some point in our lives. And your lovely picture looks like something taken from the Hubble Telescope!

In the vast universe, man often feels insignificant n lonely. You have put it beautifully in words. Sometimes universe seems indifferent to our inner calls, sometimes it answers. Either way, a sense of isolation can beset the heart that broods n reflects.

'the melody of time's debris' - much pleased to read this poem, Barry, Great work.