Friday, January 08, 2016

I thought I belonged, but I didn't.

Cheering competition, apology won hearts over
A gifted camera, sweat-soaked PE shirts, soccer
2012, half left behind, groups falling back
2013, own paths, no effort to contact 

I thought I belonged with 4/2 2011,
and 5/1 2012,
but I didn't.

First day of school, in the auditorium, shy
Sitting in a circle, awkward, block 5
Age, race, country of origin, different
They moved forward and I didn't

I thought I belonged with 1A1 2013,
but I didn't.

People never met, like a family from the start
Random name that grew on our hearts
Singing happy birthday, in baju kurung, midnight
Bad blood with one, with all I am not right

I thought I belonged with Heroine,
but I didn't.

5 years of high school past, promises made
2015, making plans, no replies, nothing said
She with her projects, she with her art, she with her dancing
Photo of 7 girls, just the same as nothing

I thought I belonged with my secondary school best friends,
but unfortunately
I didn't.

April first, to earn money for what I don't want
Opening up after a day, a week, month
Laughter spread, anger shared, sadness felt
Loved, accepted, hope for this candle not to melt

I thought I belonged with my colleagues at Popular,
and I did.

I do. 

No comments: