Loneliness kills. <br />And many who have not yet died... <br />Are victims of lives, <br />Where appreciation does not reside inside! <br />These are the folks who believe they are owed. <br />Not all but some are selfishly controlled. <br /> <br />Loneliness kills. <br />And I've witnessed first hand... <br />Thoughts of suicide. <br />With feelings I had been a misfit. <br />Since in my environment... <br />Disrespect was shown. <br />And an ugliness to others, <br />Was commonly known. <br /> <br />But since I have accepted... <br />My growth and identity that has matured, <br />I began to compare pure ignorance... <br />To the smell of manure. <br />And I had to take my mind away! <br />From wishing things were not what I observed. <br />By realizing I had a purpose. <br />And my life was more than well deserved. <br />Or I would not be here energized upon this Earth!<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/loneliness-kills/
