I sit on a rock and watch children playingin the park below They don't see me Or know my thoughts Or that you haven't called But I forgive them their indifference today Above me a crow caws Perhaps he smells the crumbs on my dress Or my anger But he flits away over the trees Probably has a home Probably has a wife Probably knew to call The children leave The coffee in my can turns cold The wind nips at me Some street lights flicker on But I won't move Not yet I will wait for the night to chase me Back where I came from Up the empty street To a quiet house . Adelheid Manefeldt
About This Quote

Within the lines of this poem, the author captures the essence of loneliness in a way that is eloquent, yet unpretentious. This is part of the reason why this poem was so popular when it was first published in 1953. It tells a story about a woman who feels alone and has no one to turn to for help. The only thing that helps her cope is writing down all her thoughts in a journal.

However, even when she writes about her sadness, no one notices that she is sad. She's just another woman sitting on a rock watching other people play in the park.

Source: Years: A Book Of Tiny Poetry

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