At times I think that loneliness <br /> is a blessing in disguise, <br /> It frees the mind for thought, <br /> so we can open up our eyes. <br /> <br /> It lets the mind imagine... <br /> that we are what we are not, <br /> and makes us see the virtue, <br /> in the things we have not got! <br /> <br /> The time that is spent with others, <br /> is best, without a doubt, <br /> How would we know how fine it was, <br /> had we not done without? <br /> <br /> So, please do not be frightened, <br /> when loneliness arrives, <br /> Just close your eyes and realize, <br /> that in a way, it brightens up our lives! <br /> <br /> You have the thoughts of better days, <br /> to warm you when it's cold, <br /> the thing that loneliness will give you, <br /> ... is life - - - down to the bone!<br /><br />Barry Van Allen<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/loneliness-58/
