Forgotten Embrace (Poem)

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Cold was what touched my skin.

As I saw everyone huddled together, I felt a pang of sadness from within.

With brisk steps, I hurried across the street.

The only conversation I had was with me and my heartbeat.

The pack whispered to one another, and the wind carried away their lies.

I only watched as my friends ed by my eyes.

Soon as the bus came, everyone crowded.

I stood afar, looking up at the sky that clouded.

As I stepped on, conversations hung low.

Everyone was on my every move, but I only kept my gaze down below.

A girl sat silently at a window, peering outside.

I sat beside her, relieved I could confide.

The wheels began to turn, the houses swept past in a blur.

Speed bumps and traffic lights ed as my head began to stir.

Despite all the people that sat beside me, I was alone.

The people there were in their own zone.

I’d never be able to talk to anyone, they wouldn’t understand.

I was left with my own thoughts as I planned.

My thoughts weren’t my own, they were entirely about him.

Anything else in front of my eyes became incredibly dim.

A sharp turn introduced us to the school’s back.

Just before we stopped, I began to pack.

With one final look out the window, I sighed.

The bus jerked to a halt, and peers jumped off the ride.

It was only then that I’d thought of what would meet me inside.

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Art credits go to @litarnes on Instagram.