to feel as if no one understands you is the loneliest feeling of all.

you wait for a sign
of reassurance
of comfort

there's nothing.

complete emptiness

your mind rushes with countless thoughts

nothing makes sense

what's wrong? they ask.

you wish you could answer

but you can't

you wish you knew what was wrong

but you don't

life's misery has piled

one by one

making your shoulders a little heavier

with each added weight

life has brought you down

you're fearful that nothing will bring you up

you look around for any sign of happiness

of hope
of guidance

there are none

you take a deep breath

it seems your breathing is the only thing you have control over

you close your eyes and continue to breath

dreading whatever is to come