Once upon a time in a city,
I found a man, troubled and lonely.
I offered him some money with utmost kindness,
He served me repudiation with grains of sweetness.
He looked less than gold and diamonds,
His words disconnected him from vagabonds.
We walked a long way,
Talked even more;
The crimson Sky shouted out to the setting Sun,
“Encore! Encore! Encore!”
We talked about our lives,
Of dreams under construction,
And also about those,
Eaten up by destruction.
We criticized the angels and appreciated the demons,
Our eyes met often breaching all reasons.
Deep into the woods we walked,
And played games until we found ourselves locked!
The flimsy cage questioned my courage,
I broke it open with flaring rage.
Freed from the hutch,
I stretched my hand towards my partner in distress,
Anguish covered my eyes as I saw no face.
Once upon a time in a city,
I found myself, happy yet lonely.
Nightly images came out in a dusky evening,
Letting out my desires and inner feeling.
I walked for long and talked no more,
For I was in love with my presence,
And the mind that I bore.
Virtual Marionette 
Your writing style has a compelling movement to it, drawing the reader through your thoughts with gentleness and subtlety. This piece resonated with me on a deep level, leaving me to muse on how a poem about solitude could make me feel less alone. Great work!
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Hidden in the heart of solitude there is immense peace,
I am glad that you liked this piece.😃
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This is so beautiful. I’m blown away 🙂
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Touching, Friend. You are eloquent.
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Thank you so much 😁
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What country do you live in?
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I am from India
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I really like how you compose your words in your work.
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Thank you so much. Means a lot!
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You are welcome, friend. I look forward to reading more sometime soon if you are ok with it.
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Surely. Pleasure is all mine 🙂
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Deep and compelling ……
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Thank you so much! Will try to get better with my upcoming pieces 😊
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I have a high liking for solitude you know…..its my safe haven
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So is the case with me, and that’s why this poem😄
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Typing error…..*I meant * nyce*
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This read like a dance,
played out beautifully.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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I read through this story and began thinking you had met a new male friend. When he suddenly disappeared it blew my mind. Where did he go to? Then I read to the end and knew you have such a incredible mind to write such stunning pieces Shreya!
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I am glad that you liked it! Keep reading😄
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Shreya, I will keep reading but it is late in Canada,. I need sleep soon but I love to read which is hard to pull myself away from. ❤ ❤
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Goodnight then! Reading is exciting, but sleeping is important. Sleep well, my friend!😁
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Please do not be upset Shreya. I like you and your words that fly so easily through my eyes and my heart. Yes, I need sleep. Until tomorrow Shreya, keep smiling and be happy. Good night Shreya. One Virtual sweet kiss on your cheek. ❤
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