laughter and joy.

conversations filling the air, tones, and sounds.

though friends and family are all around,

the room is empty.

so many voices,

but i hear none.

in my own world,

away from the lives around me.

in a room,

reconnections, love, and rejoice.

in a room,

empty, quiet, isolated, alone.

i should be grateful they can not hear the voices

in my head.

-RKA