Moon Child | Ongoing

Solitude

I sometimes see myself in the Moon.

I am accompanied by countless of shiny stars.

Yet, no one seemed to see the darkness surrounding me.

I am surrounded by praises and kind words.

But, they always feel so empty.

I am not alone in the dark, night sky.

Yet, it feels as if I am.

Now they would ask me,

"Why do you choose to be alone?"

I would only answer, 

"Solitude is different than loneliness.