My Day
They’re staring at me
No. they don’t care
They constantly judge me
They don’t even notice you
She’s laughing at me
She’s laughing with you
He’s looking at me
...he’s reading a book?
I need to leave
I’m shaking
...cold?
Nervous.
Calm down
Music. I need music.
Shit. Dropped my ipod
They’re all staring
They didn’t even hear it
Walking the halls is the worst
Keep your eyes down.
Left foot.
Right foot.
Just. Keep. Walking.
I hear my name.
Walk. Faster.
Left foot.
Right now.
Damn. They caught up.
Friends. Friends are good.
Eye Contact
Look at them.
Listen.
“Hey what's up?”
Quick. Don’t be weird.
“um.. yeah i’m good”
Try again
“Shut up.. No not you”
you blew it.
Breathe.
In…
Out….
School is over now.
Go to your locker.
Get Homework.
I drop everything.
People are staring.
They’re helping you
No. Don’t need help.
Means i have to talk.
Just say Thank You
“uh.. You’re welcome.”
Shit.
“I mean thank you”
Finally outside.
“How was school?”
“It was good today”
In the car.
Safe now.
Copyright © Alissa Thomas | Year Posted 2017
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