Frederick Kwesi Great Agboletey

LONELINESS

Loneliness haunts me relentlessly,

Silent stalking of a predator

Stealthily following me determinedly-

The quietude of loneliness deafens me in crowded places,

Loneliness shadowing me on padded footsteps

Its shout rings hollow in my ears on deserted streets-

Amidst quiet sullen woods

Tall trees, silent spectres

Early morning sun just breaking distant horizon, alone-

In benumbing noisy crowds, heavy stillness of loneliness blunts my ears

Solitude of crowded places

Dense overwhelming oppression of empty space-

II

Grating cutting razors of giggles

Mirth and deep sadness

Colours in extreme juxtaposition-

Contemplative moments of extreme inner agitation

Placidity without

Turmoil and turbidity within-

A lone bird perched capriciously on bare branches

Chirping stringently away