I’m always outside looking in <br /> at other folks togetherness. <br />I do not know where to begin <br /> to cancel out my loneliness. <br /> <br />It seems I’ve always been alone <br />I am so shy I just pretend <br /> that I am happy on my own. <br /> I am afraid I might offend. <br /> <br />If I attempt to just take part <br /> without someone inviting me. <br />So usually I must depart <br />nobody wants my company. <br /> <br />But not tonight: To my surprise <br /> I am the focus of all eyes <br />and everybody welcomes me. <br />I’m inside where I want to be. <br /> <br />I’m on the inside looking out. <br />I see the world quite differently <br />No longer paralysed by doubt. <br /> I am accepted readily. <br /> <br />So if you’re outside looking in <br />just try your best to catch my eye. <br />This is a battle you must win <br /> don’t stay outside because you’re shy. <br /> <br />I’ve said farewell to loneliness <br /> I am a player in life’s game <br />Just show a little friendliness. <br /> and you can surely do the same. <br /> <br /> A simple smile your passport to <br /> the inside where you want to be. <br />It’s not so very hard to do <br />I managed it successfully. <br /> <br />18-Nov-07<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/army-brats-lament/
