Hikkomori - Solitude in Life – Haiku in Four Acts

[erulissedances]

Hikkomori - Solitude in Life – Haiku in Four Acts

Me, myself and I
Walking life’s road with myself
My life becomes clear.

People are so noisy
Talk, shout, babble; ads nonstop
I seek my quiet.

I’m solitary
I am satisfied. Alone,
I answer to me.

Do not disturb me.
Contentment follows my choice
Silence is heaven.

Comments

[shirebound]

I relate to that so much.

[erulissedances]

I could be quite content as a monk in a cave - LOL. What was I THINKING when I opened a retail store!?!?!

- Erulisse (one L)

[cairistiona]

Me, in a nutshell.

[erulissedances]

I think that may be part of the reason why we get along so very well. *hugs*

- Erulisse (one L)

[chasing_silver]

Definitely!

[erulissedances]

I think you totally need your alone time. You're "ON" almost all of the time.

- Erulisse (one L)

[adoptedwriter]

Sometimes quiet is best. That’s me when I first get home from work.

[erulissedances]

I treasure my quiet moments - they're not common enough.

- Erulisse (one L)

[kaishin108]

How lovely.

[erulissedances]

Oh, thanks! I suspect you also understand this very well.

- Erulisse (one L)

[bleodswean]

Nicely done!

[erulissedances]

Desperate times make for quick reads, but they can still punch. LOL

- Erulisse (one L)

[tinnean]

I'm not into haikus, but I found this amazing and the topic extremely relevant. I can't wait to vote for you!

[erulissedances]

Oh, thanks SO much. I always value your input.

- Erulisse (one L)

[roina_arwen]

I think your second line here is missing a syllable?

I’m solitary
I’m satisfied. Alone,
I answer to me.

Otherwise, quite lovely!

[erulissedances]

Whoops - My computer assumed I wanted the apostrophy. I'll correct it ASAP. Thanks!

- Erulisse (one L)

[muchtooarrogant]

You're so right, people are noisy! :)

I liked the flow of words, the rhythm, in this stanza, "I’m solitary / I am satisfied. Alone, / I answer to me."

Well done!

Dan

[erulissedances]

Oh, thank you so much. I'm not that "into" poetry, but I've always loved working with haiku.

- Erulisse (one L)

[fausts_dream]

I love how people are stretching and showing their versatility this prompt.

This is excellent.

[erulissedances]

Oh, thank you. It was a total act of desperation - I didn't like where any of my storylines were taking me.

- Erulisse (one L)

[static_abyss]

I love that you chose the haiku for this prompt. I also relate to the feelings in this poem. I too enjoy being alone.

[erulissedances]

I am an only child, so am quite comfortable with being alone.

- Erulisse (one L)

[gwendraith]

Very lovely - it rather suits me, too.

[erulissedances]

Thanks. I've always felt that you have to get along with yourself first, then you can branch out to others.

- Erulisse (one L)

[pixiebelle]

This feels like a poem written about me!

[erulissedances]

I'm honored. Thank you so much.

- Erulisse (one L)

[xeena]

I honestly wish I was this way. I really dislike being alone lol

[erulissedances]

Sometimes I wish I was a more social person. We all have our skills. I'm happiest curling up in a corner with a good book. Reading doesn't make for good interpersonal relationships - LOL. I have other friends who are more like you - they love being around others. The COVID shut-down was really hard on them because everything was on-line instead of in person.

- Erulisse (one L)

[rayaso]

I understand and appreciate solitude, and this was a very clever haiku. I especially like your third stanza. Your last line put me in mind of the old song "Silence is Golden" by the Tremoloes.

[erulissedances]

I haven't thought of that song in eons. LOL So pleased that you liked my effort this time out.

- Erulisse (one L)

[inkstainedfingertips]

This is so very relatable. You have no idea.

[erulissedances]

I think many of us would love to live in that cave (if we had access to WiFi and the WWWW - LOL.

- Erulisse (one L)

[mollywheezy]

I love haiku! Great job!

[erulissedances]

Thanks so much!

- Erulisse (one L)

[murielle]

Ah! A kindred spirit! If only I was better at it.

Thank you for this...mirror!

Beautiful work. ❤❤❤

[erulissedances]

Oh, thanks! It's always wonderful to meet a kindred spirit.

- Erulisse (one L)

[tonithegreat]

Cheers to the path of contentment on a Friday evening full of possibilities.