Saturday, August 24th, 2024 07:01 pm
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.
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Sunday, August 25th, 2024 11:03 am (UTC)
I relate to that so much.
Sunday, August 25th, 2024 12:08 pm (UTC)
Me, in a nutshell.
Sunday, August 25th, 2024 12:10 pm (UTC)
Definitely!
Sunday, August 25th, 2024 03:20 pm (UTC)
Sometimes quiet is best. That’s me when I first get home from work.
Sunday, August 25th, 2024 03:47 pm (UTC)
How lovely.
Sunday, August 25th, 2024 06:04 pm (UTC)
Nicely done!
Monday, August 26th, 2024 11:58 am (UTC)
I'm not into haikus, but I found this amazing and the topic extremely relevant. I can't wait to vote for you!
Monday, August 26th, 2024 05:26 pm (UTC)
I think your second line here is missing a syllable?

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


Otherwise, quite lovely!
Monday, August 26th, 2024 10:45 pm (UTC)
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
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 02:26 am (UTC)
I love how people are stretching and showing their versatility this prompt.

This is excellent.
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 04:04 am (UTC)
I love that you chose the haiku for this prompt. I also relate to the feelings in this poem. I too enjoy being alone.
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 12:04 pm (UTC)
Very lovely - it rather suits me, too.
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 09:35 pm (UTC)
This feels like a poem written about me!
Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 07:28 am (UTC)
I honestly wish I was this way. I really dislike being alone lol
Thursday, August 29th, 2024 03:00 pm (UTC)
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.
Thursday, August 29th, 2024 04:19 pm (UTC)
This is so very relatable. You have no idea.
Thursday, August 29th, 2024 08:14 pm (UTC)
I love haiku! Great job!
Friday, August 30th, 2024 08:32 am (UTC)
Ah! A kindred spirit! If only I was better at it.

Thank you for this...mirror!

Beautiful work. ❤❤❤
Friday, August 30th, 2024 11:46 pm (UTC)
Cheers to the path of contentment on a Friday evening full of possibilities.