Deluded

I sit back

quietly humming to myself

while watching them frolicking

playing tag and sharing laughter

Maybe I’m just not as hip

Though how much I try to reach

they’re just zombies walking

When I do touch them

they fall silent immediately

Maybe I’m just a parasite

I try to smile from afar

slowly rocking back and forth

Might as well get their attention

or so I thought

Maybe I’m just not striking enough

Only a few remain loyal

Only those few stay in the circle

While others don’t mind me

These few love me truly

Maybe I’m not that lonely