Expensive Thoughts

She fidgets in a restless state Tapping her thumbs and feet A shift without a break Repeating a thumping beat Those around, engage Indulging in conversation A parrot in a cage Gritting teeth to the vibration Bothersome to her peers How she doesn't seem to care The air between her ears And a dull, blank stare She hates to be "that girl" The one who can't lay back On her shoulders, is the world It's too busy to relax She sees the bigger picture Won't be bothered with small talk Craves intensity in the mixture Pennies won't pay her thoughts