Emptiness


from the ABC set Murmurs of a Nobody

I sit here
In a room of you and me
Knowing I'm the only one truely here.
Aware that the sparkle of my eyes
Is not reciprocated by yours.
Knowing the strong attraction is real only from one side.
Mine.
Realising whilst I feel the linger of your touch
Mine was never even noticed.
Knowing whilst my love makes you happy
I don't.
Suddenly aware that whilst there are two people in the room
I am very much alone.

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