vibrant
and discordant,
Laughter raucous,
boisterous
and jarring.
A wish for peace.
Surrounded by people,
enveloped
and alone.
Conversation flowing,
embracing
and isolating.
A yearning for solitude.
Surrounded by warmth,
luxurious
and suffocating.
Concern evident,
welcomed
and refused.
A need for independence.
I am both gregarious and solitary. As happy in company as I am in my own company. This often feels like a contradiction, but my need to be alone does not dampen my enjoyment of time spent with others. My appreciation of calm does not quell my desire for excitement; my love of quiet allows me to revel in noise. I am as likely to be found in solitary silence as I am in the clamour of a crowd; I am as comfortable to be unnoticed as I am to be the centre of attention. As a parent, time alone can be hard to come by, and is perhaps all the more important for that. I will continue to embrace the noisy chaos of my family just as I value my solitary moments; for they make me who I am.
You can find this weeks #ThePrompt linky here. I do hope this week’s prompt inspired you; I look forward to reading your posts.
Beautiful, thought provoking words lovely. Sounds like you’re finding it all a bit much at the mo. Not surprising with the house renovations and three kids and endless snow. Sending you lots of hugs. Hope you have a great weekend xxx
Love this and completely get it. I need peaceful moments alone, then I crave loud time with friends and family. Could never live without the other. xx
That was a lovely poem. I’m very much like you. I enjoy the silence and serenity as much as I enjoy the chaos and boisterous. Your words sum up the contradiction in such a perfectly beautiful manner. Thank you for hosting The Prompt today! Hope you have a lovely weekend!
I love all the contrasts in your poem – the result is something very balanced, even if the emotions expressed are uncomfortable at times. I’m definitely starting to appreciate time alone much more since becoming a mum – not that it happens very often! Xx
I feel exactly the same and I love how you have expressed this in your poem and in your written words.
Lovely poem and I knew exactly what you were trying to convey. DIdn’t need much explanation, but I understand entirely. Time alone is precious but time with the kids is so so special. Thakns for hosting.
Yearning for solitude.
I can totally relate. Even if its just for 5 minutes ( just to pee without an audience). Such beautiful words, so well written.
A beautiful post :) x
I can feel your yearning for solitude through these words, and can relate to it. As a parent, sometimes all you want is a little time to just sit in peace so you can appreciate the noise just that bit better. x
Thanks for hosting Sara, a great prompt as always, and a lovely poem that you’ve written, capturing ‘Solitary’ brilliantly x
I love the mix of emotions your poem conveys. Motherhood is so noisy I agree, but when I do get those very welcome moments of quiet I find myself missing the children – it makes no sense! x
Beautiful words. I get it: I’m an introvert, and while I too am happy in company, I need time alone to recharge. I do enjoy my own company, and sometimes prefer it! xx
A lovely poem Sara that really captures the tension of opposites. I love how you are grasping both the need for being alone as well as surrounded by the warm noise of family life xx #prose4t
Brilliantly written you’re very talented Sara. I’m much happier in the company of others. I always look forward to a quiet night on my own but then when it happens, I just feel a bit bereft! x
Beautiful Poem. I couldn’t agree more, I too am equally as happy alone as I am in company xx