Category Archives: Loneliness

Sometimes It Lights an Inextinguishable Fire

Posted on December 19, 2017 by russtowne

Being pushed out of the crowd and into the darkness can help some people find the strength and determination to stand out in the spotlight. With Love, Russ

Posted in Loneliness, Pain & Grief, Sadness and Sorrow, Uncategorized | Tagged determination, Inspiration, loneliness, pain, strength | 2 Comments

Peculiar Perfection

Posted on March 29, 2017 by russtowne

Two lost and hurting hearts Seeking love and protection Risked great pain to come together But found peculiar perfection. With Love, Russ

Posted in Loneliness, Love, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged loneliness, Love, pain, poem, poetry | 9 Comments

I’ve been on a poetic roll these last few days. If you’d like to experience my poetry, please check out my blog devoted to it at http://agratefulmanspoetry.com. A Grateful Man’s Poetry The titles of some of my recent creations include: “A … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Loneliness, Loss, Love, Pain & Grief, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Potential | Tagged loss, Love, pain, poem, poetry | 2 Comments

For All Who Grieve and Struggle Just to Get Through Each Day

Posted on September 11, 2015 by russtowne

May healing tears become joyous and wash our eyes so we may see with our hearts all the goodness and greatness within ourselves and others, and the miracles all around us. With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Challenges, Crying, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Death, Feelings/Emotions, Healing, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Loneliness | Tagged heart, joy, miracles, struggle, tears | 8 Comments

You’re a Beautiful Memory

Posted on May 5, 2015 by russtowne

You’re a Beautiful Memory Long after You’ve gone Your memory Brings Hope In the deepest Depths of despair Beauty When ugly Seems everywhere Love To transform apathy Wisdom To help my eyes to see Light That shines through darkest … Continue reading →

Posted in Loneliness, Loss, Love, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged beauty, loss, Love, poem, poetry | 32 Comments

For Those Who Felt Picked on and Ridiculed

Posted on March 21, 2014 by russtowne

I just wrote a short story for those who felt picked on and ridiculed as kids. It is labeled fictional, but in truth, all of the things that happened to “Chris” actually happened to me (except the part about other … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullying, Fiction I've Written, Friendship, Loneliness, Writing, Youth | Tagged boys, fiction, KARMA, pranks, prcticalmjokes, revenge, story, tricks, true, youth | 8 Comments

Sliding Backwards

Posted on January 2, 2014 by russtowne

The holidays and new year can be especially difficult for those who are experiencing difficult times and relationships, or no relationships at all, health problems, etc. Some people I love are dealing with depression and struggling to cling to hope. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Change, Choices, Forgiveness, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Loneliness, Observations | Tagged Anger, depression, Forgiveness, growth, self-help, writer, writing | 23 Comments

Priceless Gifts from a Homeless Stranger

Posted on December 25, 2013 by russtowne

I almost didn’t notice her as I drove by on the way back from a last-minute shopping run for forgotten items for Christmas dinner with extended family. She was all alone laying on a sidewalk on Christmas Day. The sight … Continue reading →

Posted in Gifts, Gratitude, Healing, Hope, Loneliness, Loss | Tagged Christmas, dinner, gifts, homeless, humble, Love, meal, priceless, Trust, woman | 49 Comments

My First Non-Fiction Book For Adults Has Just Been Released

Posted on December 10, 2013 by russtowne

http://www.amazon.com/From-Heart-Grateful-Russ-Towne/dp/1494212307/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1386654200&sr=8-3&keywords=russ+towne Or, you could just go to Amazon.com and type “Russ Towne” in the search field to see all my books and hear several of my songs. “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” is focused on Relationships, Family, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Commitment, Discipline & Consequences, Fairness, Family, Family "Fun", Feelings/Emotions, Forgiveness, Friendship, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Growth/Learning, Humor, Joy & Happiness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Loneliness, Loss, Love, Marriage, Mistakes, My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Story Writing Adventures, Traditions & Rituals, Writing, Youth | Tagged author, book, children, commitment, couples, daughter, Family, friends, friendships, husband, Love, non-fiction, parenting, Relationships, sons, spouses, wife, writer | 17 Comments

Here’s to Seers of the Invisible

Posted on December 6, 2013 by russtowne

Some of my worst memories became some of my best when a person saw my sadness and loneliness while everyone else around me seemed not to notice that I was even there. At times the person wasn’t known to me, … Continue reading →