I talk but no one listens
I write but no one reads
I cry but no one sooths me
I yearn but no one relieves

I work but no one pays me
I cook but no one eats
I laugh but no one smiles at me
I turn up but no one meets

I’m ready but none’s in trouble
I fool but no one stares
I’m free but no one wants me
I dance but no one cares

I warn but no one heads me
I care but no one needs
I wait but no one is there
I follow but no one leads

I queue but no one meets me
I catch but no one falls
I wait but no one asks me
I listen but no one calls

I’m supportive but no one’s beside me
I’m looking but no one waves
I’m first but nothing is there for me
I’m drowning but no one saves

I’m broke but no one lends me
I’m lost but no one keeps
I’m sexy but no one comes on to me
I’m dying but no one weeps

Shay March 2005