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Disconnected
Wandering through the crowd, you're surrounded by a sea of faces
No one looks, no one seems to care
Emphasizing the emptiness, like the ocean at night
You stay unnoticed
Someone looks over at you and smiles, stirring emotions within
A smile that should warm you’re heart, but freezing blue ice fills the void
You share the air with strangers, like seeing breaths when it's cold outside
You stay hidden
Lost and lonely in a crowded room, you stand alone
Among the crowd, a name is called, looking over, but it isn't for you
The words crash like ocean waves during a storm
You stay alone
Laughter fills the air, but you're just left standing there
Glancing amongst the crowd, unfamiliar faces stare back at you
They're lurking in the water, waiting to bite
You stay invisible
The crowd roars when the football team scores
They jump to give high-fives and cheer
But you stand alone, waiting for your high-five
You stay silent
You stand alone in the crowded room, drowning in the sea
You search for help, for someone to see you, hear you, and notice you
You fight to stay included while being disregarded
You stay disconnected
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I wrote this because I used to feel alone even when I would be with friends and family. I never felt like I was there, and I was always on the outside looking in. Finally, someone asked if I was doing okay, and I opened up, explaining the lonely feeling. This conversation taught me how to feel included again. I have made it my mission to help others feel the same way to show them that they are important and shouldn't feel left out.