Loneliness

I'm feeling lonely

it's a loneliness that won't go away
even when I'm with a friend

it's a loneliness

that can only be assuaged

when I lose myself in books,
music
dreaming
thoughts...

it's a loneliness that comes and goes
the tides.. of caring and not caring. Is there anything more constant?

It's a loneliness that has found it's way into my heart
and is here to stay

it's a loneliness that makes me want to
write
and think

and then write somemore.

Do you know that feeling?

I want to fall in love.

But I can't