Alone

If someone had told me
when I was sixteen
and insecure
that I’d come to enjoy
my own company more
than that of others
I’d have laughed.
Loud and long and clear.

But here I am perched
on the deck, watching
the fish jump and the birds
swoop. There’s not another
human in sight. And that’s
the best part. Just me, the
lake, the fish and my
fondest memories.

Solitude

Solitude breaks hearts
Yet may heal a thousand wounds
Only time will tell

  
Darkness cries softly
Find comfort in my warm depths
Embraced by nature

  
Torch away the night
Bring light to every corner
Lest I die alone.