Loneliness

A man

as strong as a rock

in the prime of his life

enters into his dark room.

He avoids thinking of the world

and the people in it.

But then , loneliness surrounds him like a good old friend.

So he looks around

stares into his abyss

and wishes

a bed of silence

a pillow of peace

a shawl of comfort

and a tissue paper , to wipe

his tears

and his grieving heart.

(Farid Gul, London)