Alone I stand among the crowd,

With family, friends, yet feeling isolated.

Though surrounded, I feel alone,

With school and work, a constant struggle,

Trying to keep up with life's pace,

But finding no peace in this constant chaos.

Two siblings grab all the attention,

While I remain lost in life's maze.

They enjoy the spotlight's love,

While I endure rejection's cold embrace.

Far from Dad, and Mom’s endless fights,

Each word from her feels like a knife.

Feeling like an outcast among friends,

Never their top priority, the pain is real.

Longing to be someone's favorite,

But lost in a sea of faces, feeling incomplete.

Seventeen, a time of freedom,

Yet here I am, feeling lost and alone.

Wishing for a voice, a touch, a connection,

To know I'm not completely on my own.

If only someone cared enough to ask,

To see beyond this mask, this inner fire.

Why do I retreat to my small room,

Lost in dreams, seeking solace in silence?

Alone with my thoughts, longing for company,

Craving touch, seeking meaningful words.

In this solitude, I plead,

For someone to reach out and truly see me.