04.05.21 The Lonely Soldier (Poem)

This poem was written by Brian Bolding in his poetry book for Jan-Mar 2021, “Persona Non Grata.”

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I’m sick of being alone

I’m sick of being by myself

Sitting and waiting and sleeping

And staring at walls

And avoiding telephone calls

I’m sick of being alone

And that’s a fact

I’m like a lonely soldier

With little to no tact

I’m sick of being alone

Nobody wants to play with me

I guess I’m a little old now and insane

If only they could see my pain.

Time marches on…

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3.30.21 1206 am tue bb.

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(Picture, Me, Amarillo, Fall 1997).