loneliness is an ulcer
inside, hidden, like sulfur
ravenous like a vulture
love sparks the heart, a pulser
Loneliness is something that people feel but no one can tell from the outside. A feeling that only that individual knows. Love, on the other hand is the cure. Love can be a small gesture of kindness, like simply smiling at a person. Giving them a compliment. Saying hello. Love can be talking to someone just for a few minutes longer than you normally would. Giving that extra time and/or attention. It does not have to be a grand gesture. These small and simple gestures carry such a significant meaning and have a positive impact on others and us.
The tanaga is written for the W3 prompt. Congratulations Michelle and thank you David.
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21 replies on “Life and Wisdom-Tanaga”
hi, O’Nika❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Reena, is now live until next Monday:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/09/09/w3-prompt-228-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy!
~David
David, thank you so much. I will be sure to check it out.
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Beautiful and so true, O’ Nika.
Indira, thank you! 🙏🏽
Beautiful poem, O’Nika!
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Yvette, thank you so much!
O’Nika, your poem shows how much loneliness can hurt, but I love how it ends with a warm hope that love can bring the heart back to life.
Much love,
David
David, yes, loneliness is something unseen and hurtful. Even a small act of kindness, no matter how brief can turn things around. Thank you so much!
*hug*
Stunning and so true! Loneliness is such a hidden affliction. You make a wonderful case for kindness in small things that will make a big difference in someone’s life!
Val, thank you so much! I truly believe those little things we do not think about are exactly the things that mean so much to others.
So very true!
So very true!
This is so good – the visceral imagery creates an uncomfortable atmosphere that fits the physical pain of loneliness, making the emotion feel, as it actually is – destructive and toxic rather than just sad🙌
Ange, thank you for your thoughtful and kind words! I really appreciate it and you were on the mark with the part about the emotion feeling destructive and toxic rather than sad. 🙏🏽😊
Very well written
Thank you, Sadje!
You’re very welcome my dear
I left a message elsewhere on your blog saying I could not load this. Obviously, that is no longer a problem!
I like your tanaga – works well.
Thank you so much for letting me know that the post did not load. I’m glad you enjoyed the tanaga! 🙏🏽😊