Loneliness

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Steering fear into me
At the single thought of it
Why is it that I’m unable to
Remain alone with my being
Constantly looking to fill that void
From the day we were born
Dreading what it’s like to be alone
What is it exactly that we fear
Coming face to face with our truest self
Being able to hear those suppressed whispers
Why is it even worse than prison itself
Solitary confinement being the extreme punishment
Loneliness, solitude, why are you so maddening
Why does it feel wrong enjoying our own company
Requiring so much time and efforts to be used to
For the sole sake of not slipping into insanity