I’m a loner, more comfortable in my own space
than with others.
I’d rather stay home with a book or movie than
go out at night with a group.
The pandemic reinforced
my introvert ways
made me want to stay home
even more. It was safer.
But recently I realized
I also long for contact and shared experiences.
And sometimes it is good to gather.
Sometimes human laughter and storytelling
is healing.
Sometimes a hug or a smile
is energizing.
So moving forward I plan to mix
alone time with
gathering time
and weave a comfortable cloth
from the two extremes
that works just for me.
And today though we didn’t ‘gather’ in person, the community and connectedness was like the ‘comfortable cloth’ you weave! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Someone asked me why I do these “Poetry things” and your words answered everything I felt like saying. Instead, I just threw them the “look” and kept on writing. Thank you. Perfect!
Ahh, thanks, Kat!
This poem resonated intensely with me — the realization that, alongside the waves of the pandemic, waves of longing for connection were starting to form (sometimes, maybe even in counter-phase with each other).
Yes, this has really been a tension for me lately — needing alone time but recognizing the need for connection as well. I’m glad the poem resonated with you. Thank you!
I relate very well to these two parts. It is good to have both. I love how you phrased these two lines “Sometimes human laughter and storytelling
is healing.
Sometimes a hug or a smile
is energizing”
Thank you!
This spoke to me so much. I too am very introverted. However I am trying to mix that with being out and about! Thank you for this poem!!