There
is nobody to whom you can reach out or speak your lonely words. You feel
completely alone, unspeakably lonely.
And
then, you suddenly feel held, you are alone but you no longer feel
lonely in your ache.
For
some this might be found in a faith, a universal connection: a sense of
unity with humanity. Or this unseen force is found for many through a
virtual world of words and sentiment, of shared expression, knowing and understanding.
Over
the past year, during times of intense struggle, there have been moments when I
have found connection in the most unexpected places. There have been moments
when people who I have never met have carried me through into the next
moment that had felt impossible to reach, through their writing, their words, their
understanding, their shared experience.
Through these virtual, yet very real, worlds, communities
can be formed where acceptance, strength and connection can be found.
Stronger Together
You sit alone.
There is no sound to
hear, no voice to speak of.
You look for another to
comfort, to care.
Nobody steps into your
lonely vision.
But wait, there, in the
distance
There are others moving
towards you,
Stretching out their
hands,
Opening their arms to
hold you.
There is a community of
souls who understand,
A world where people
stand alongside you.
You cannot see them,
you cannot hear,
But oh how you feel
their warmth.
You are surrounded by
love,
By acceptance; a force-field
of support.
You are strong on your
own.
You are stronger
together.
~
Mariann Martland is discovering a voice in her life through words, poetry, art, inspiration and healing. She is learning the difference between enforced silence in the despair of loneliness and chosen silence in the beauty of solitude; how silence can create both pain and peace. She is beginning to find her voice and share her truth. She would love to connect with you on Twitter, orFacebook and on her blog ‘The Power of Silence’.
~If you are interested in seeing your poetry appear in this blog, or submitting a poem by a woman that has inspired you, please click here for submission guidelines. I greatly look forward to hearing from you!~
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