When all is lost
On frigid night
No friends for warmth
No enemies...
I've tried to capture Kerouac's complete loneliness. Judging by your response, Susan, it seems that I've succeeded. Thank you for reading and for your positive response.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I feel the sense of desperation in these 4 lines, I think I have lived this poem. There's a quote I saw by Ibsen, 'The strongest men are the most alone.' There is a freedom in that
2) Sincerest THX for having added this one to your favorites, Kevin!
Kevin, I too think that I have lived this poem. Especially, when I was in high school! Ibsen was right! History has proved it all along!