This poem reflects the quiet strength of self-connection. It celebrates solitude not as absence, but as presence—where wholeness, safety, and belonging are found within. A gentle declaration of self-worth, independence, and inner peace.
I am not alone
I am not alone—
I am with myself.
I sit in the quiet,
and the quiet speaks back.
It tells me I am whole,
not missing,
not lacking.
I build walls no fear can break,
not to keep love out—
but to keep my soul safe.
I don’t wait to be chosen.
I don’t beg to be seen.
I meet myself fully
in the in-between.
So let the world rush,
let the noise echo—
being alone is an art.
I carry that power
inside of me.
I am grounded.
I am strong.
I belong.
I am my own.
Yes, I am free.
(Vijay Verma)
http://www.retitedkalam.com
Categories: kavita
Retiredकलम 
This is absolutely beautiful, Verma Ji. 🌷Your poem is a sanctuary in words. It doesn’t just describe inner peace—it creates a quiet, powerful space for the reader to feel it. The line “I build walls no fear can break, not to keep love out—but to keep my soul safe” is profoundly wise. It shifts solitude from a state of lack to one of sacred self-protection.
You have captured the ultimate freedom: the realization that the deepest belonging is found not in the crowd, but in the unwavering company of one’s own soul. This is more than a poem; it’s a gentle manifesto for self-worth. Thank you for sharing such a resonant and empowering piece of your heart.🤝
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Thank you so much for this deeply generous and perceptive response. 🌷
Your words meet the poem with such care and understanding that they feel like a continuation of it rather than a reaction to it.
I’m especially moved by how you described solitude as sacred self-protection—that is exactly the space I hoped to hold. To have the line about building walls be received not as distance, but as discernment and self-respect, means more than I can easily express.
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Very beautiful and inspirational poem sir😊
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Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words 😊
I’m truly grateful that the poem resonated with you and felt inspirational. Your appreciation means a lot and motivates me to keep sharing from the heart.
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Beautiful sentiment and excellent word choice, V. The Stoics would be proud. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much for that thoughtful compliment. It truly means a lot—especially the Stoic nod. I’m glad the sentiment and word choices resonated with you.
Your encouragement is deeply appreciated.
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The fine line that we
Balance on between lonely
And being alone
My haiku for you, as I am in a weird mood today.
Sometimes poetry just makes us feel better
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Thank you for sharing this—it’s a beautifully honest haiku. That line between loneliness and solitude is such a tender, shifting place, and you captured it with real clarity and restraint. 🌿
And you’re right—sometimes poetry doesn’t need to explain or fix anything. It just steadies us, lets the feeling breathe, and reminds us we’re not alone in the strange moods. I’m glad you let the words speak today.
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That’s a beautiful haiku—quiet, honest, and very human. That line between lonely and being alone is such a delicate place, and you captured it with real grace.
And you’re right… sometimes poetry doesn’t fix anything, it just sits with us and makes the feeling easier to carry. I hope writing this brought you a little steadiness in that weird mood. Thank you for sharing it with me 🤍
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vermavkv さん、おはようございます。いつも有難うございます🙇♂️
素晴らしい詩を共有してくださり有難うございます😉この詩、冒頭の「私は一人ではありません—
自分自身と共にいます」からして感動的なものです☺️
この一節にとどまらず、この詩全体が感動の連続です😆ヴィジャイ・ヴェルマという詩人、初めて聞く名ですが、その詩の「共有」とても嬉しいです😉
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Good morning 😊
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. I’m truly touched that the poem resonated with you,
especially the opening line you mentioned.
Knowing that it moved you and that the feeling carried through the entire poem means a great deal to me.
I’m also very happy that you enjoyed discovering the poet through this shared piece.
Your warm response and appreciation make the act of sharing poetry even more meaningful. Thank you always for reading so attentively and for your continued kindness 🙏
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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A beautifully gentle and empowering poem—your words honor solitude as a place of strength, self-worth, and deep inner peace.
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