Literature
Alone or Surrounded
I am alone, yet I am surrounded
Headphones on and my music is blasting
A loner once again I am branded
Unnoticed even if I am screaming
Are the lonely alone or surrounded?
Trying to hide in the midst of the crowd
If I am noticed I will be hounded
Consequently I use my hood as a shroud
How can one not be alone singled out
All around friends, families, and lovers
Yearning to join them, afraid without doubt
Loneliness takes over and shame hovers
If I feel this now, will it get better?
Or will I be secluded forever.