Loneliness

Loneliness creeps in, a silent thief
Stealing moments, causing grief
A familiar ache in the chest
Reminding me, I am not at rest

Memories haunt, like ghosts in the night
Echoes of laughter, now out of sight
Empty rooms, and silent halls
Reflect the emptiness within my walls

I try to fill the void with work
Distracting myself, with endless clerical perk
But in the quiet of the night
I am left alone, with my plight

I yearn for companionship, true and kind
Someone to share my heart and mind
But until then, I’ll face this test
Embracing loneliness, as a necessary rest.