My Buddy Loneliness

Loneliness
an active art,
not so easy
on the heart.

It must be nurtured
given life,
too much love
there is no strife.

You must guard against
involvement,
on obsessions you depend,
disallow the pangs of
solitude,
it`s depression that`s your friend.

V 2005

DEPRESSION`S ANALOG

Alone, circular thoughts demand attention.

The present, filled with sadness and despair,

Drives us to earlier worlds

and engages our attention

in the futility of life.