Congrats on a beautifully written piece! You definitely have a gift for expression. I'm sure others reading could feel gratitude in their own lives through your words. I sure could. I see you mentioned the walkabout. Perfect addition to the piece. That is the ultimate in solitude. Check out the great 1971 film, Walkabout, starring Jenny Agutter and directed by the visionary Nicholas Roeg. It follows the walkabout of modern aboriginal boy and is a masterpiece. I also recommend checking out a book called "Solitude" by a great psychologist, Anthony Storr. He explains the connection between solitude and creativity and artists through the ages.
Thanks for your kind words, Joe. And as always Thank you for the recommendation. I love that, you always have something in your bags for me. I will look for the film and the book. I really appreciate that ☺️
We’re crowd-sourcing wisdom, so happy to spread the best ideas around. We are like thought associations that lead to ideas. We’re doing it the people way, one person, one tip leading to another and before you know it: Insight.
I read this like solitude pulled up a chair, crossed its legs, and went, “Okay, let’s talk,” but in the gentlest way possible. I kept smiling at how it isn’t painted as lonely or cold—it feels more like a quiet friend who never interrupts and somehow always knows when to show up... The lighthouse image made my brain go ohhh, and the idea of learning life through watching and imagining felt strangely cozy, like growing up sideways but still growing right. By the end, I didn’t feel heavy at all—I felt calm, a little wiser, and oddly grateful for the quiet parts of myself that never left~
Learning life through watching and imagining is a common wisdom from Haiti. We're all alike. I'm not better than you, if something happens to you, it can happen to me too. So my grandma use to repeat this quotes very often. If something hit someone next to you, prepare yourself to avoid it hits you too, or to withstand the shock.
I really liked the poem, especially the comparison to the ancient Australian walkabout. I had to look up what it meant, and I’m always happy when I learn something new. Thank you.
Beautiful homage to solitude and its discerning power. I can relate. Thank you. Happy Holidays, Odel.❄️❄️❄️
Thank you so much and glad it resonates with you 🥰
Happy Holidays and blessings, Luna !
I pushed you aside,
calling boredom a rag that smelled,
and in doing so
I failed to care for you,
left dust to settle quietly on your surface.
Now I return, cloth in hand,
ready to clean you with intention.
Only—
guide me,
so I do not fall into obsession.
Forgive me
when I need to rest
and set the cloth down for a while.
When I recover my strength,
I promise—
I will always come back to meet you.
And Solitude wants me to tell you that he will always be there for you, warmly and with open arms.
What you just shared is beautiful. It resonates a lot.
Thank you and bravo for such amazing words.
Congrats on a beautifully written piece! You definitely have a gift for expression. I'm sure others reading could feel gratitude in their own lives through your words. I sure could. I see you mentioned the walkabout. Perfect addition to the piece. That is the ultimate in solitude. Check out the great 1971 film, Walkabout, starring Jenny Agutter and directed by the visionary Nicholas Roeg. It follows the walkabout of modern aboriginal boy and is a masterpiece. I also recommend checking out a book called "Solitude" by a great psychologist, Anthony Storr. He explains the connection between solitude and creativity and artists through the ages.
Thanks for your kind words, Joe. And as always Thank you for the recommendation. I love that, you always have something in your bags for me. I will look for the film and the book. I really appreciate that ☺️
Be well,
We’re crowd-sourcing wisdom, so happy to spread the best ideas around. We are like thought associations that lead to ideas. We’re doing it the people way, one person, one tip leading to another and before you know it: Insight.
Have a great holiday and a very happy new year!
I read this like solitude pulled up a chair, crossed its legs, and went, “Okay, let’s talk,” but in the gentlest way possible. I kept smiling at how it isn’t painted as lonely or cold—it feels more like a quiet friend who never interrupts and somehow always knows when to show up... The lighthouse image made my brain go ohhh, and the idea of learning life through watching and imagining felt strangely cozy, like growing up sideways but still growing right. By the end, I didn’t feel heavy at all—I felt calm, a little wiser, and oddly grateful for the quiet parts of myself that never left~
Thanks for your lovely comment.
It makes me smile and think .
Learning life through watching and imagining is a common wisdom from Haiti. We're all alike. I'm not better than you, if something happens to you, it can happen to me too. So my grandma use to repeat this quotes very often. If something hit someone next to you, prepare yourself to avoid it hits you too, or to withstand the shock.
Such an emotional poem!
Thank you for your kind words ☺️
Beautiful.
The solitude that I used to despise, I know crave. To be. Alone. With. My thoughts.
Thank you 🙏🏼
It’s good that you stop despising it now, and I hold the belief that the results are awesome for you ☺️
I really liked the poem, especially the comparison to the ancient Australian walkabout. I had to look up what it meant, and I’m always happy when I learn something new. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts ☺️
I learned it from Joe Robinson and it’s really an interesting concept