You only feel lonely when you’re in a crowd

Say you need peace and quiet then turn the music up loud

Only feel let down when you’re being held up

Say you’re okay, and then almost erupt

Only feel my presence when I’m far away

Only say go, when you want me to stay.

You speak words of wisdom and act like a fool

Set high standards for others, then break every rule

Write about love and emit words of hate

Wake up early but leave the house late

Say you’re a good listener but don’t hear a sound

Draw square circles and rectangles that are round.

You, no longer pull the strings that control me

You’re losing your hold and I’m being set free

I travel a different route now so our paths will not cross

Stronger, bolder, brighter wiser and no love lost

You my doubt, my contradictions, my insecurity and fear

Don’t look for me in my old address because you won’t find me there.

- Teju Chosen