Am I a stranger to you?

a poem by Inchara

You smile at all
But merely glance at me
Am I a stranger to you?

You chat merrily with all
But fumble with words to talk to me
Am I a stranger to you?

You sit amongst all
But shy away from me
Am I a stranger to you?

You meet everyone’s eye
But avoid my gaze
Am I a stranger to you?

You play with kids and make them laugh
But break my heart and make me cry
Am I a stranger to you?

You respond to everyone’s presence
But act numb to my presence
Am I a stranger to you?

You give everyone importance
But consider me unimportant
Am I a stranger to you?

You answer everyone’s queries
But just brush away mine
Am I a stranger to you?

Your charm pleases all
But my love fails to draw your call
Am I a stranger to you?

Your ignorance tears me apart
My absence might lighten your heart
Because I am a stranger to you…