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Numb

I was asked how I was feeling today
I was weirded out and I didn't know what to say
Maybe it’s that I don’t know feelings
Or maybe because my answer isn’t appealing
Or because no one would understand
It’s like I should have an automatic answer planned

After some self-contemplation
There really is no explanation
I feel nothing at all
I’m not depressed, I can't remember the last time I cried, let alone bawled
I’m not happy
I don’t know what I am, it’s even weird to be snappy

But if I say I’m numb
I look extremely dumb
People start judging
Then if I say I’m ok, they’ll know I’m bluffing
But what else can you do
Then say I’m good instead of the truth

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Karen Croft

Date: 3/20/2024 7:30:00 AM

I always say if asked this question is that I'm just tired!

Savannah Salisbury
Date: 6/25/2024 6:33:00 PM

Me too!

Jeanette Swan

Date: 1/23/2024 7:50:00 PM

Yes, I'd rather someone say, 'Good to see you.' than 'How are you feeling today?' It seems rather like having your temperature taken by an aquaintance. Sometimes a comment about the scenery is a gentler start to conversation. My favourite lines are the last 2 in the first stanza. As if you would have a prepared answer and conversation was an exam! I like the repeated /a/ sounds in 'automatic answer planned'.

Savannah Salisbury
Date: 1/26/2024 5:24:00 AM

Thank you so much! And yes, some people just don't get it.

Christopher Delegans

Date: 1/22/2024 8:26:00 PM

Honest internal monologue. I really like this, nicely done.

Savannah Salisbury
Date: 1/26/2024 5:25:00 AM

Thank you!