Are you wanting to be …

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Mon, 28 Feb 2022
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No man is an island
though you may want to be
alone, independent
and totally free,
private, no duties,
responsibilities gone,
doing just what you want to
and subject to none;

but we still long for company
thoughtfulness, sympathy
and those who are glad if
we caring will be
to them.

We can’t be an island
floating, untouched
in the ocean of humanity
unnoticed, unclutched;
we’re made to be social,
our role we must play
though not to be smothered
or bullied anyway.

[IP: Island]

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Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Nice IP response Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. Long ago I remembered doing something a  bit similar about 'belonging' which was one of four words to include, and wanting to be free, but realising the longing to belong. It was actually poem of the week!!, but looking back at it, I realsed the need to do something different this time. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

teamwork with good people is always good, Rhiannon.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thanks, yes, difficult to work with those who don't want to work together – maybe they'll see the benefits others get from so doing, despite the occasional frictions! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Such wise words Rhiannon. We all need time alone occasionally, but it's good to have loved ones around, that communication that calms the spirit and shared happiness in times of feeling depressed, or just needing someone to listen.

Such a great idea for the I P.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. I appreciate your comment. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

So, so true Rhiannon.  I often share with others my thoughts and feelings on solitude or 'island mentality' and the most important thing is that the solitude is a chosen moment.  Some have it forced upon them by circumstance or piunishment.  In my 'Island Life' I am allowed to sail to others' shores and be that social animal I really need to be.

Loved this and it is so profound.

 

Graham aka Forest

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Graham. Useful comment. We all need privacy and solitude, but concern and willingness to help others and to accept help. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Makes one think of the words of Simon & Garfunkel:

I am a rock, I am an island

and a rock feels no pain

and an island never cries

cherrries! well done! Tom

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I hadn't read that song, yes, it again raises the feelings of wanting to escape hurt, but something of the loss that comes too with excluding all social contact. Thanks, Rhiannon