Shackle Of Loneliness Poem by Ojeikpo Elijah

Shackled of loneliness, a soul confined,
its essence defined,
A heart that yearns for connection's embrace,
But walls of isolation leave a desolate space.

Like a solitary bird, soaring through the night,
Seeking solace in the moon's pale light.
Yet, the darkness consumes, casting shadows deep,
In this lonely realm, where emotions weep.

Oh, the shackles of loneliness, they bind so tight,
Crushing the spirit, dimming the inner light.
A silent cry echoes through the empty halls,
Longing for a voice to break these isolating walls.

Like a shipwrecked sailor, adrift on the sea,
Lost and alone, with no harbor to be.
The waves of despair crash against the soul,
Leaving a void that feels eternally whole.

But amidst the darkness, a flicker of hope ignites,
A spark of resilience, refusing to succumb to the night.
For within the depths of loneliness, a strength resides,
A determination to break free, to cast aside these tides.

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes of despair,
The soul finds courage, a newfound strength to bear.
With each step forward, the shackles begin to break,
And the heart discovers love's embrace, awake.

In the journey of healing, connections are found,
Breaking the chains that once held the soul bound.
For in the tapestry of life, we find our place,
Where loneliness fades, and love takes its grace.