Alone in a Group

In a busy room, many voices mix together. 

Laughter fills the air, but I feel alone. 

I look around, trying to find a connection. 

I sense the energy of the crowd, but I still feel quiet. 

I feel like a single star in a big sky of familiar faces. 

I nod and smile at people, but it feels like they don’t really see me. 

The crowd feels warm, but it also makes me feel isolated. 

Each person has their own story that I don’t know. 

I feel like an outsider, just blending into the background.