A poem of truth inspired by Elaine P.?

Question

How can a man of friends and friendliness,

Be alone in his loneliness?

Secretly depressed and opressed,

By his directness.

Should I digress?

For I confess that my happiness

Intertwined in a mess of joylessness,

Not hopelessness.

I'll supress,

Better yet I'll express

Feelings of hope and seek happiness,

And build a fortress

From the mortars of togetherness.

Answer 1

Your poem has the right, positive attitude.  Reaching out to others is of paramount importance.   Depression is nasty and a lonely state.  I consider Elaine my teacher.  I have learned much from her.

Answer 2

Yess! Pure finesse! Well done Semper! Touchdown!

Answer 3

I really love this, awesome work as usual!!!!

Answer 4

Elaine is a powerful inspiration to so many of us.

Your poem is delightful -- each line rhyming.  I love the ending

-- and build a fortress  / from the mortars of togetherness.

T.

Answer 5

It's always better to have hope and unity than loneliness!

And I agree with the others: Elaine doesn't know just how inspiring she can be!

A toast to togetherness!

Answer 6

This is an exciteing poem full of life and passion and i love it so.Elaine is a great lady  and she always has a kind ear to listen and  insperation to many here and abroad i;m sure.Kudo's to you and Elaine;  Semper FI .... ALWAYS ..

Answer 7

Wonderful poem, your last line is perfect! Elaine has been one of the most helpful and inspirational people that I have met since posting here.

Answer 8

From the mortars of togetherness. Unity! a wonderful vision

of hope. powerful poem Kudos.

Answer 9

Great words inspired by a great lady.  Elaine is a great inspiration to us all.  

As much as I love rhyming, I don't think I've ever rhymed 13 consecutive lines.

Awesome.

Answer 10

16.... I was busy  counting rhyming words when I found your message. Ageless!  flawless! good work!

Answer 11

We all feel lonely sometimes.  My virtual family has helped me through a very dark period of mourning and has led me to the other side.  The first time I laughed aloud after my husband's death was at a "thingy" by TD.  I have laughed, cried and felt love again because of people like you. The pursuit of happiness is guaranteed by our Constitution.  By seeking happiness, you are showing patriotism.  Seriously, as I have been told many times on this site, you are NOT alone.

Answer 12

Elaine is a great mentor!  I especially love the last 8 lines.

a wonderful poem.

Answer 13

I know she will love this, as i do. A wonderful work.

Elaine as inspired me also, and my poetry i know has grown immensely because of her insightful words (sometimes i think she doesn't even realise, how inspirational and motivational she is).

Answer 14

Define Muse---EP

Answer 15

Very lovely, yet melancholy poem with a great message.  I often feel this way.  I love your rhyme scheme which makes it a joy to read, but what I really love is the feeling of hope.   "...build a fortress From the mortars of togetherness."  is a great line.