Askew

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Sometimes I just feel so alone,

Like no one understands.

I see them laughing, walking round,

Texting, holding hands.

I see my friends together,

And it comes so naturally.

The ease at which they live their lives,

It's not the same for me.

So tell me, am I different?

Am I not a person, too?

Do they know something that I don't?

Did I not get the clue?

It's like there's this big secret,

And it's me they didn't tell.

That would explain so much,

Why I just don't do as well.

Did they all get a letter

That explains all of the rules?

How to act round other people,

How to not seem like a fool.

Were they given some intructions

For their personalities,

Bands to like and clothes to wear

How to be a classy sleaze.

So tell me, am I different?

Am I not a person, too?

Do they know something that I don't?

Did I not get the clue?

Cmon, man, please tell me

I'm asking this of you.

My head is in the gutter and

My feelings are askew.

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