Alone Poem by Matt Mooney

Alone

Rating: 4.9


Goodbyes at the open front door
On a Sunday morning in Summer;
An aeroplane shines in the sun;
At home I can learn about solitude.

In the town it’s midday mass time-
A time and a place to be peaceful:
A short truce in the struggle of life;
I purchase the Sunday Press paper.

I’m welcomed in home by the dogs
And a friendly telephone caller;
My daughter awakes at it’s ringing;
Once again my world is revolving.

I am able to admire the day’s beauty-
The far distant mountains before me;
Like a train from a tunnel emerging
I have returned to the lap of creation.

(My own translation of my poem in French 'Solitude')

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Obinna Eruchie 11 September 2009

It really reads as relaxing with those immense images.

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Naseer Ahmed Nasir 16 September 2009

am able to admire the day’s beauty- The far distant mountains before me; Like a train from a tunnel emerging I have returned to the lap of creation. It’s a beautiful poem, Matt. Reading it in this summer afternoon here is really very comforting. Images are so real that I can see just in front of my eyes and after all this wonderful imagery returning to the lap of creation is just great. Best Regards Naseer

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Bob Blackwell 16 September 2009

This is a lovely poem by a man who appreciates silence, like me. Bob

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Rachel Butler 17 September 2009

I am able to admire the day’s beauty- Rachel Ann Butler

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Rup Pokharel 19 September 2009

I read new art of yours ALONE and found so impressive. Matt! the following lines of your art I’m welcomed in home by the dogs And a friendly telephone caller; My daughter awakes at it’s ringing; Once again my world is revolving resounded in my mind for long. The loved Pet animal you see...how loyal to his master it called its master home to tell something important. also it shows your trust towards animals and respect their metaphorical sound or the look. Read worthy piece of art.10+++ May I draw your attention please to go thro' once my ON HIS GRAVE

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Hazel Durham 14 December 2012

A soothing and gentle poem about everyday life, finding time for solitude to reflect, savour the wonders of nature! Inspired write!

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Abhimanyu Kumar.s 10 January 2012

excellent lines with profound simplicity sir. keep growing. lots of love. abhimanyu kumar.s

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Smoky Hoss 14 December 2010

This is a beautiful poem of life and of being, of noticing all of life all around. Very wonderful.

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Golaka Acharya 28 November 2010

It is the grace of solitude that enables me to estimate the beauty of everything and return to my creativity.Thanx.

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Bert Bell 27 October 2010

Very lovely ideas and well-expressed thoughts, images and ending up with a brilliant last line. Beautiful poem.10+

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South Galway, Ireland.
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