I wandered, lonely as a smell,
Without a room in which to dwell,
No house, flat, maisonette or loft,
For me to settle in or waft.

I wandered, lonely as a glance,
Pupils dancing, head askance.
Glimpsing beauty far away,
Fearful of each passing day.

I wandered, lonely as the dark,
Swimming silent as a shark,
Stealing surreptiously,
Waiting to strike viciously.

I wandered, lonely as a hint,
Subtle, vague, as distant mint,
Dropping lightly on your head,
Gesturing toward your bed.

I wandered, lonely, lone, alone.
No doorbell, mail or telephone.
No wave, no smile, no touch or stare.
Nothing.
I have stripped me bare.

I wander, lonely as a death,
Sighing with each wasted breath,
Sobbing bitter salty tears,
Baby-stepping through my fears.

I wander. Lonely as a me.
Seeing apparitions. The
Direction that I take these days
Obscured by salty, bloody haze.

You stride, determined as a fox,
To toss aside life's little knocks.
Please stride my way, don't be alarmed.
Trust me. Search me! I'm unarmed.

I frightened you with my own fear.
There's nobody when you're not here.
It scares me when I sit alone,
And watch the world smile by my home.

I hate to be a strain again.
But your crutches keep me sane.
Even when I self-abuse,
Your cushions stop me getting bruised.

Thankyou princess, for your words -
I dare say many I've not heard.
I live in hope when you're around
That I may soon find what you've found.