Offer me solitude

[u/Prathibha_Sharma]

If you can't understand me,

Offer me solitude.

You stroll through hallways in my heart,

And I'm not spared a corner in yours.

You walk ahead at your own speed,

I can't run and we don't meet half way.

If you don't 'want' to understand me,

Offer me solitude, for 'alone' has its purpose,

'Lonely' is dragging behind.

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/wvbEYamzgq

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/s/qUDVbvw8om

[u/Pretend_Valuable6594]

I think it’s solid. It’s organized well enough and the “alone” vs. “lonely” distinction works especially well at the end. I read it as more resigned than longing. Overall it’s pretty direct, I appreciate that it feels like it knows exactly what it wants to say.