The Protest Against Loneliness

My earphones came apart yesterday 

Refusing to entwine into a single wire..

My rainbow socks now refuse an united stay 

So do my shoe laces and my motorbike tyres..

My phone changed the security pattern by itself

It’s no more a fancy star - it’s a plain, single dot..

The keys on my laptop have begun to drift apart

And my new shopping limit - only 1 item per cart..

My favourite fountain pen does not accept its cap

Asia and Europe have gotten separated in my map..

The buttons in my formal shirts

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simply snap

And my pant zippers embarrassingly leave a gap.. 

All my ceiling fans rotate now with a single blade 

My pillow and blanket lie at opposite poles like a bed unmade..

My music playlists have become a one-song charade

My alarm doesn't allow 'snooze' anymore - it's only a single, loud tirade.. 

My material world seems to be in a strong protest

Demanding me to invite in a new guest.. 

I understand it is my loneliness that they detest

But doesn't my healing heart need some more rest?