I walk the hallways alone every day
Seeing faces I recognize
But people I don't know
They smile and laugh among themselves
They're all so happy
Someone who knows me sees I'm down
They ask me what's wrong
But I see in their eyes
They really don't care
I manage a smile and say, "Nothing"
They nod and walk away
It hurts inside
I never knew that it would
Actually hurt inside
It's my body, my chest, my heart
And I can't make it stop
If they knew me, if they cared
I'm sure they could like me
But they're all too busy
Sometimes I walk home after school
Looking at my shoes the whole way
Gazing up occasionally
Hoping a car will hit me as I cross the road
Cars filled with happy people
Who laugh and listen to loud music
Sometimes I take the bus home
I get on and there is usually a seat
I sit down by the window
And watch the scenery go by
Stopping occasionally for people to get on
I hope that I'll know one of them
And they'll say hi and sit down
They never do
I get home to an empty house
Mom and dad are working, so I'm alone
I sit in my room and think
About what could have happened today
What I wish that never comes true

 
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