Only the Lonely (1020 hits)
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Submitted by Lisa (View user info) at 2007-01-06 03:03:51 EST
The last couple gets up and exits, arms around each other, through the swinging gate. Across the narrow river is another restaurant, crowded with loud, drunk, happy people. Mingled with the commotion are the strums of a gray-haired guitarist. As they disappear under the bridge, the two don't hear or see a thing. They're the only people in the world tonight.
"Can I move this chair?"
I've been staring at the colors in the water, blurry oranges and greens reflected from bulbs strung between the trees. I nod, and the girl sweeps the under the chair across from me.
How long have I been sitting here? The formerly bustling crowd across the water is now just a handful of loners with nothing to do but drink. And the old man, plucking slowly at nylon strings. Dum-dum-dum-dum-bee-doo-wah, they whine.
Not now.
Dum-dum-dum-doo.
I gulp what's left of my margarita and pain seizes my temples.
Only the lonely
Know the way I feel tonight
I drop two twenties on the table and fumble with the sweater on the back of my chair. Right arm, right arm, where's the left arm? First button, second button...wait...fuck the buttons.
Only the lonely
Know this feeling ain't right
I jump at the touch of a hand on my shoulder, and turn. We're caught in the shadow of a tree and I can't make out his features. He's simply the silhouette of a man.
There goes my baby, he hums. There goes my heart. They're gone forever, so far apart.
He pulls me close. We're dancing. I can feel the deep vibrations of his chest against my cheek and they soothe me. When I close my eyes, I think I can hear the voice that I want to hear. I smell the scent that I know, feel the familiar warmth of another human being. In that brief moment, I am not lost and alone; I am needed by someone, I am home.
The music fades and I thank him. Humming, I walk through the swinging gate, underneath the orange and green bulbs strung between the trees, along the narrow river and under the bridge.
Maybe tomorrow
A new romance
No more sorrow
But that's the chance you've gotta take
If your lonely heart breaks
Only the lonely
User Reviews
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2007-01-08 15:58:29 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
+2 for Roy Orbison
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2007-01-08 08:14:49 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
You can smell the hair on my balls.
Submitted by Lisa (user info) at 2007-01-08 06:20:48 EST (#)
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Berty, can I smell your hair?
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2007-01-08 04:17:58 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Very moving, it's always cheering to consider the lonely desolation of those crippled by mental illness.
Submitted by Merlina (user info) at 2007-01-08 04:07:33 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2007-01-07 18:10:18 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Better than anything else I've read on this site today.
Submitted by LittleMonster (user info) at 2007-01-07 14:51:19 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I feel oddly unhappy right now.
Submitted by ripple (user info) at 2007-01-06 21:03:55 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
this really worked for me at 3am and drunk. really really resonated.
Submitted by NecroBlanca1 (user info) at 2007-01-06 20:27:26 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2007-01-06 20:26:49 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by darko (user info) at 2007-01-06 18:57:45 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
another.
Submitted by darko (user info) at 2007-01-06 18:31:40 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2007-01-06 18:29:10 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
Pretty woman...won't you bob on my pole, pretty woman...
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2007-01-06 18:02:07 EST (#)
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Submitted by nyxmar (user info) at 2007-01-06 05:13:27 (#)
Ranking: 1
This New Year may you receive the warm tender caress's and kisses that are so desperately needed to melt the cold harshness of a frozen heart, still enamored with winters chill. In hopes that spring will yield a beautiful thaw from which life and love will spring forth from the lonely seed now enclosed by a hard, bitter shell. Only when warmth has destroyed this bitter frost will the world stray from bitter gray's and cold whites to vibrant shades and beautiful visions, and all will weep for winter's end and spring's glorious beginning.
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>sniff<
...that was purdy.
Submitted by bart (user info) at 2007-01-06 16:43:53 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by i_can_get_you_a_toe (user info) at 2007-01-06 09:51:58 EST (#)
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lungfish is awesome....and a wee bit drunk
Didjano?
Submitted by nyxmar (user info) at 2007-01-06 05:13:27 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
This New Year may you receive the warm tender caress's and kisses that are so desperately needed to melt the cold harshness of a frozen heart, still enamored with winters chill. In hopes that spring will yield a beautiful thaw from which life and love will spring forth from the lonely seed now enclosed by a hard, bitter shell. Only when warmth has destroyed this bitter frost will the world stray from bitter gray's and cold whites to vibrant shades and beautiful visions, and all will weep for winter's end and spring's glorious beginning.
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2007-01-06 04:29:04 EST (#)
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Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2007-01-06 04:22:15 (#)
Ranking: 2
So what Jefferson was saying was "Hey! You know, we left this England place because it was bogus. So if we don't get some cool rules ourselves, pronto, we'll just be bogus too." Yeah?
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Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2007-01-06 04:22:15 EST (#)
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So what Jefferson was saying was "Hey! You know, we left this England place because it was bogus. So if we don't get some cool rules ourselves, pronto, we'll just be bogus too." Yeah?
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2007-01-06 04:11:49 EST (#)
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Submitted by Wildman (user info) at 2007-01-06 04:00:31 (#)
Ranking: 1
Bubba, isn't past your dirt-nap time?
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No, but it must be past yours, as you don't seem to be able to compose
a full, coherent sentence. You are a young moron.
Submitted by Wildman (user info) at 2007-01-06 04:00:31 EST (#)
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Bubba, isn't past your dirt-nap time?
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:46:02 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I really have no idea. I like whiskey...and steak.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:40:41 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Pay attention, Lungfish. Wildman is an ass.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:39:25 EST (#)
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Submitted by Wildman (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:35:59 (#)
Ranking: 1
dusty old turd 4 below
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You would know, wildboy. You eat shit and know your turds...
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:38:25 EST (#)
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Wildman, I take that back. I thought you were talking about this dusty old turd. You're a fine gentleman.
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:37:07 EST (#)
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Oh yeah...Roy Orbison. Fuck you, Wildman.
Submitted by Wildman (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:35:59 EST (#)
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dusty old turd 4 below
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:33:53 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
Jesus...what am I doing?
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:33:32 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Good post. It reminds me of http://www.ubersite.com/m/63107 Not sure why...just does.
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:32:43 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
You need a fake cowboy chick in this post.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:28:03 EST (#)
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Only an idiot would accuse you of plagiarism with words that famous.
Wait...this is uber. I see your point.
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:16:36 EST (#)
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No offense. I'm just sayin'.
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:11:57 EST (#)
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Peace out
Submitted by Lisa (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:09:56 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Roy. Now I'm going to sleep.
Submitted by Lisa (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:09:16 EST (#)
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"Only the Lonely" was originally sung by Ray Orbison and cowritten by Joe Melson. I hope that tidbit appeases the plagiarism police.
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:08:01 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Only because I love Roy Orbison...and I'm a wee bit drunk. You sure are one horny broad, huh?
Sorry, I mean, "libidinous woman."
Submitted by pannerplant (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:05:57 EST (#)
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what's going on here
Submitted by Lisa (user info) at 2007-01-06 03:05:26 EST (#)
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*sweeps under the