Longings for Solitude

My house has been very noisy lately. There are three adults and three kids living in it, and it feels like there are people everywhere. As a result, I spend a lot of time at home craving solitude and silence. When I find a few moments to sit and write, this craving is often at the top of my mind. It comes out in a multitude of ways, and this poem was how it showed up this time.