Alone in a crowd, I feel like a stranger
Blending in, but not belonging
Craving for someone to see me and hear me
Desperate for a touch or a smile
Everyone seems so busy and happy
Filling the air with laughter and chatter
Gone are the days when I had friends and family
Holding me close and making me matter
I wonder if anyone cares or notices
Just how lonely and sad I am
Keeping up a facade of being fine
Lying to myself and others
Maybe someday I will find my people
Nurturing and supportive and kind
Or maybe I will learn to love myself
Proud and confident and free
Quietly, I hope for a better tomorrow
Reaching out for a ray of hope
Sometimes, I catch a glimpse of it
Through a kind word or a gesture
Until then, I will keep on living
Venturing into the world with courage
Wishing for more than just existence
Xeroxing my dreams into reality
Yearning for connection and meaning
Zealous for life and love
