Solitude vs.Loneliness

“Leave me alone” is a phrase often flung

From our untamed tongues.

Age is no bar;

At one stage or another, we all tend to crave being alone.

But be mindful when wishing to be alone,

For there lies a vast sea of difference between solitude and loneliness.

On the surface, both may look similar,

But a little deeper dive reveals the painful difference.

Solitude is chosen, while loneliness is unwanted.

Solitude is peaceful, while loneliness is painful.

Solitude is fulfilling and energizing,

While loneliness is empty and deeply draining.

The first is rest for the soul and mind,

While the second is distress for both.

Solitude brings freedom, while loneliness breeds isolation.

So, before you wish to be alone, have a crystal-clear vision.

Wish for solitude, for you will feel calm, clear, creative, and connected to yourself.

You will need none, even amid a crowd.

Loneliness, however, can never be a choice,

For it makes you feel orphaned and utterly alone, sometimes even in a crowd.

Mark these words:

Solitude is gifted by a soulmate,

Who leaves you alone without making you feel alone.

Loneliness, on the other hand, is the final outcome of earthly bonds,

Which ensure you feel alone even when others are around.

Therefore, keep the eyes of your heart open wide

To distinguish between your soulmate and selfish bonds,

So that when they leave you for any unavoidable reason,

You are not forced to face loneliness,

But instead, relish the bliss of solitude by choice.

For, as said before,

Solitude feeds you,

While loneliness drains you.

Same situation,

Yet the experience is different.