Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Loneliness, My Notorious Friend

        Mrs. Akers class resulted in one good thing this year. She gave me time to write. Here's a piece I wrote for a free write but we were given a general topic. Just because I am writing in first person doesn't mean I am writing about my life.. keep that in mind! ;)

       "I live life sheltered and alone, only clinging to the distant love of my parents. Their love used to keep my warm but its glow has grown cold. The shelter of their smiles used to keep out the weather but now that I am alone, the wind has become overwhelming. I was introduced sorely to a frightful reality. Step by step my feet grew heavy and my smile became weary. To me their love became a whisper.

         I dragged myself to and from school each day, distanced from everyone; not even my shadow could have been trusted. I did not allow anyone to enter into the lonely, dark corridors of my heart because all love will eventually fail and fall through when you need it most. Instead I, to the brim, fill up my jar with expendable memories and I leave all emotion clear out of the way, hidden from the world.
      

       To the world my life is a truism but the real "me" is hidden and unknown. I now live in the notorious state known to the world as loneliness but it really isn't as bad of a place and most think. Once one learns to wield the power of loneliness, they will never be alone again. Loneliness really isn't as sad of a place as most think. Once one learns to wield the tricks of sadness, there is no more need for tears. Once one learns to wield the crafts of being sad, they will discover much more than the "happy" man.
Loneliness, sadness and darkness are all key parts of our lives. Conquer them and learn to gain control and you will be powerful beyond belief."

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