A Day, A Night

So many familiar faces
Yet I know no one.
So many people near me
Yet I’m far away, all alone.
So many people talking around me
Yet there’s silence.
So many people look towards me
Yet they see no one there.
So much laughter resonating
Yet I know just sadness.
I’ve nearly choked myself screaming
But no one hears anything.
I have made my shirt wet, wiping my tears
But no one sees anything.
I have been wearing full sleeves, contrary to my usual clothing
But no one notices anything.
I am exhausted from fighting myself
But no one knows.
I have been shouting for help as I draw my last breaths, drowning,
But would anyone care?