Was feeling like,
The odd one out.
No one hears,
Even if I shout.
Laughs down the hall,
Don’t include me.
I was standing there.
Didn’t you see?
Out for drinks,
After work.
Not invited,
No second look.
Didn’t get the Memo.
No email chain.
Missed out on,
All the fun again.
I tried to approach,
Tried to say, “Hi!”
Still ignoring me,
Passed over and by.
Got used to alone,
The quiet and peace.
Grown accustomed to,
My new life’s lease.
Time marches on,
Change or don’t.
Yesterday for me,
I’ve outgrown.
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Author:
WriteBeLight (
Offline) - Published: February 27th, 2017 06:21
- Comment from author about the poem: For the people who make a change in their life that may risk “friendships.” True friends stand by you.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments6
Love this WBL...
Just soooo good.
It feels so horrible
Being on the outside.
I've tasted that food
Many times...
I just made my own
Membership club..up.
One member, one leader,
One for the minutes
And only one hand up
For the votes...
Greatest club I know.!!!!
I bet it is great! I really don't mind being the odd one in at my job. Was promoted two years ago and work directly for the Owner/President. I have to make people accountable. Cannot really be chummy or too friendly. That is fine, as I want to keep my job and want to be able to substantiate asking for a BIG raise, soon. HA HA 🙂 Thanks for the comment.
I feel alone at times as well , be cause I am in solitary confinement for the criminally insane but besides that all the friends I have made up have to go home for dinner plus they make very good PB&J sandwiches here in the state home for bad boys plus nice poem too!! WW ps pls visit me soon?
I too am stuck in my own confinement. Was just thinking how to escape. See if I can get someone to put a crowbar in a cake, and see what I can do. Thanks for the comment about the poem.
Plus a bit of Tempus Fugit eh what? Great write.
Yes - time marches and flys on 🙂 And, there is nothing we can do about that. Thanks Michael.
wow..! that was a passion full. nearly never kept up with it and no stopping you at this speed..!
Thanks Kevin. This one reflects reality for me, but I am fine with it. 🙂
Love it! Sadly some people aren't who we expect them to be, we just have to find true friends who will be there no matter what 🙂
Wise words Hopey. I am glad you like the poem. It is a challenge some days. But, the rewards outweight everything. 🙂
Loneliness is a blight on the spirit, although not so much at work if you are in a managerial position, but for life in general, we all need friends. Maybe look outside of work for companionship, or join an activity. Anyways, lovely poem, one that gives the sense of the lonely feeling of being left out. - Phil A.
Thanks Phil. I agree. Friends are extremely important. Trying to have real friends at the workplace is another challenge, however. Thanks again for the comment and insight!
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