The Loudest Silence

I am stuck up.

I refuse to talk to you.

I won’t even look you in the eye.

Must be because I’m too cool for you.

I laugh with my friends,

But I’m silent around you.

There is no other explanation,

It’s plain and simple: I am rude.

But is that the truth?

I am an introvert.

The only voice I have I keep inside my head.

Eye contact makes my cheeks turn pink.

Must be because I’m insecure.

I have not one friend,

I need to come out of my shell.

There is no other explanation,

It’s plain and simple: I am a loner.

But is that the truth?

I am shy.

I never raise my voice.

Looking you in the eye gives me the attention I don’t like.

Must be because I’m afraid of you.

I have one or two friends,

But that small group excludes you.

There is no other explanation,

It’s plain and simple: I am unsocial.

But is that the truth?

I am a good listener.

What you say, I hear.

I don’t need to have my eyes on you to feel the pain you feel.

Must be because I understand you.

I am everyone’s friend,

That will always include you.

There is no other explanation,

It’s plain and simple: I am thoughtful.

That is the truth.