This is fantastic-I am deeply touched. Solitude, misery, melancholia, love, loss, the solace found in words, though many can relate to these things, only a few on this site truly understand.You really have captured me so well, my heart, my soul, my words.I find the best tribute/compliment is when one can connect with a like-minded soul, to touch the hearts and minds of others.The last two stanzas say it all. I just don't know what else to say, for once(LOL) I am left speechless.
'I'm not worthy!"-(Wayne's World).
Seriously, thank you Melissa, coming from such a talented poet as yourself, this has a deep and emotional impact and meaning.Thank You.

Peace, Poetry, & Power,

Gary Jurechka

Wonderful poem mellissa! it was so nice of you to write that for gary:) i love the way in which you put ur words, it gave it so much meaning and the lines "Now solitude doesnt feel so alone" are deffinitly my favorite lines. well done, keep it up.

Melissa,
Hey..that's funny..I feel that way about Gary too! He is a hell of a poet, isn't he? One of the first I encountered on this site.
Nice job on the poem, a 5/5 for you!

Take care,

Ingrid

Very Good