The Smell of Those Who Care

I feel that sting of loneliness again A bite goes deeper than others before I feel I have always known that pain It is a feeling all to familiar to me I can taste the tang of bitterness, A life that was never mine to own My tongue has been here times before I cannot seem to rinse my mouth clean I hear envy burning in my ears A part that longs for what I am not Listening to my own shameless boasting I cover my ears to protect myself I can smell my fear, palpable Scared of nothing I have not yet met Pungent, clouding my judgment Holding my nose, the stench inside What I do not feel is the power within I do not taste the love I have to give I do not see the passion I have for all Nor the smell of those who care