Loneliness: A poem 

That in a special way if we can touch the lives of others 

We be profoundly blessed to help our lesser brothers 

For there are many who live in the hopeless utter darkness 

of loneliness. If only we could alleviate their starkness 

Depression and mental illness happen in loneliness’ wake 

Some have no choice but to involuntarily burn at its stake 

Those who carry the crosses know it is painfully wearisome 

Loneliness is a scourge that is incredibly burdensome 

Selfishness is ruthlessly alone, hate is cruelly lonely 

But then we have ourselves to blame only 

But for those who have nobody’s kindness to depend on 

need a little encouragement for every little act to be done 

We come into this world all alone and in death are alone 

So, can we reckon where our lives have brilliantly shone? 

In caring, sharing and spreading cheer to the very bone 

That is the endearing legacy bequeathed from God’s throne