Those Who Live in Grass Houses

One

One

To be alone in the vast and welcoming arms
of solitude
to be nestled in the warmth of separation
from the herd
to be nurtured by the gentle hand of peace
beyond the crowd
to be settled in one’s fortress of singularity
without contest
therein lies the high ideal
of self inspection
the aspiration to the deepest knowledge
of the soul
achievement of nirvana in denial
reward enshrined in the bejewelled crown
of focused intent and ambition
and loneliness.


Line count: 16
Free verse
For PromptMaster! February Round 1, Task Prompt
Prompt: Write a poem about loneliness using warm, inviting language.