A loneliness is good at times but to be alone all
the time rests weary on one's shoulders.

Always,

Deborah

enjoyed reading ... well written ...

You really need to get out more, Bro. Go for a long drive, a long walk, go walk those dogs at the shelter. One is never alone, or lonely, when one is in the company of canines.

When I was "forced" to take anti-depressants, I found they made me even more depressed. Thank God that my angel woman whom I love and cannot be with right now showed me a better way. I am familiar with what you've shared here, Ed; more than you might think. Love, peace, and best wishes,

Regis

One of the good things about being schizophrenic is that you always have someone to talk to.
Or were you talking about our "little" friend?

~W~

an excellent piece Ed,
I often argue with my self
when alone sometimes with people around me,
it scares me when I lose an arguement......
Peace be with you

William

I have a twin brother, but he seldom comes to visit. If I had a friend like that, I'd be afraid, very, very, afraid!

Ron

Dear Knave Knumb Knutz ...

The pic of the Skull on ur site ...
At first gave me a Fright ...
Then I did Recall ...
The Oldest Superhero of All ...

The PHANTOM ..."The Ghost Who Walks"
Alterego Kit Walker ...
A Crimefighter Stalker ...

His Symbol was a Skull ...
Wolf-Dog named "Devil"
Horse by name of "Hero"
"Kit" was never a "Zero" !

21st Generation of Father-Son Occupation ...
Fighting Evil in every Nation ...
Believed "Immortal" by those Not in the Know ...
The "Ghost who could Never Die"
You should Read & then know Why!

Yew, the "Walker of the Board" ...
Down at Sea Isle City - need a Hobby ...
So Ewe are no longer Bored !

Read "The Phantom" ...
Walk the Walk ... Talk the Talk ...
Soar like a Hawk ...
Stalk the Stalk ...

P.S. ..... A Good Enema Might Help Also !

Google it ... Read Wikipedia version in Detail ...

Sir Cur .... The One-Eth !!!

Well, I had no doubt this was about depression; maybe because I relate. I thought it was a great description, and very well written.

It's great to have someone who has remained a friend for so long. That is a treasure.

Love ya!

Jane

I've always said, it's better to have one good true friend than a dozen fair weather friends. Nice write.

Michael D.

Nice work, Ed. You laid it out with precision and thoughtfulness. Thoroughly enjoyed this excellent piece of poetry.

Friends in need are friends indeed! Yes, in life we only need one or two really good friends whom we can depend on when in times of troubles as well as our happiness. Good friends are supposed to be supportive of each other in all circumstances.

I like how you've brought out the truth in friendship with this poem. Well-done, Ed!

Sandie

Relative to sleep deprivation, and more than one friend is indeed in your picture, Ed. But this is a true poetry statement of facts that has to be analyzed by some of us here on the den for the truth of the matter.