Amidst the crowd

Amidst the crowd, I feel so all alone,

A sinking feeling that creeps up inside,

A little bubble, where I make my home,

And from the world around me, I will hide.

But as I pause, and breathe the present air,

I take a step, and try to look around,

And see the people, that are everywhere,

And hear their chatter, and their joyous sound.

I reach out, strike a conversation new,

Or join a group, to break the icy spell,

And find myself, a friend, or maybe two,

And suddenly, the world is just as well.

Yet, if the loneliness just won't subside,

And my anxiety is hard to bear,

I seek some help, a counselor to guide,

To find some peace, and someone who will care.

In crowds or in solitude, I will find,

A balance, that will bring me some relief,

And peace of mind, for heart and soul, entwined,

And help me cope, with sadness or with grief.