It’s hard to sit here,
Among whispers
And stifled giggles.
Trying to start a conversation
But they’re already having fun.
I’m looking into a book,
Avoiding all eye contact
It’s been the longest time
Since I’ve made a friend.
Lonely in a crowd,
Isn’t that what they say?
I am here
But I’ve lost my way.
Uttering words never seemed hard before,
Everything’s so different this year.
I hate walking into class
And finding new faces
They are all strangers
But weren’t we too once!?