5 Poems to Read If You’re Lonely

Being lonely is something we rarely talk about, yet almost everyone knows the feeling. This collection gives voice to that quiet truth. These poems explore the spaces between people, the longing for closeness, and the slow return to yourself.

1. Alone (Maya Angelou) - A powerful reflection of the necessity of human connection and that no one thrives in isolation.

   https://poets.org/poem/alone

2. How I Am (Jason Shinder) - A haunting poem about emotional isolation and how we present ourselves to others.

   https://poets.org/poem/how-i-am

3. Skin and Bones (Erin Elizabeth Smith) - A tender poem that centers around longing and absence and the courage it takes to reach out to another human being.

   https://poets.org/poem/skin-and-bones

4. Loneliness (Ana Blandiana) - An evocative poem about the complicated joy that can sometimes be found in loneliness.

   https://poets.org/poem/loneliness-2

5. Acquainted with the Night (Robert Frost) - A beautifully restrained poem about depression and isolation.

   https://poets.org/poem/acquainted-night