Now that I am on my own
And live alone
It comes home very clear
I need to be someone it’s good to know
I’m in need of pleasant company
A gentle happy soul
If I’m not that
There really is no show
I love these quiet days you know
They always suited me
I like the quiet life
Don’t like a crowd
A life of study and giving talks
And gently listening to others’ walks
Has been my life
And yes I can be proud
But at the heart of what we do
The essence is the same
I need to be my own best friend
That’s how to play the game
The cares of life its troubles
Are with us for a while
But the person that I am inside
He’s with me every mile
Brian Fahy
23 September 2021
Erris Poetry 