I stood, frozen to my spot as people walked around me in every direction. They acted as if I were just another obstacle, another bush or rock to avoid. People shouted, ran, and laughed everywhere, and a cacophony of screams erupted in the distance. Probably a sports game. There were so many smells- I could smell hot dog, smoke, cigarettes, body spray, sugar… My mind was spinning faster than a top....

Dark skies look down upon

The city, so bright and loud.

People talk, unaware

Of who stands among

The overwhelming, busy crowd.

I stare at stars, scared

Of manmade lights.

Wishing I could be up there

Instead of down here....