am i lonely or am i just alive?

am i lonely or am i just alive?

actually i may be both

i may be lonely

even if not alone

i may not be lonely

though by myself

definitely, i am still alive

only a live person can be lonely

the dead are at peace.

©crazyhorsepoetry 14aug2014

Author’s note: This piece is inspired by Natalie Imbruglia’s song entitled “Identify”.  Listen to the song by clicking the link below: