Lonliness is never lonely
It flourishes in crowds
It wears a happy face
Is wittily amusing
Boastful and proud
Lonliness always wears
The best mask at the ball
Laughs heartily
Stands tall
It proves its worth
To those who buy into
This act
Of Academy Award proportions
This social distortion
Is but a dance
With smoke and mirrors
Of sadness and fear
Lonliness when masked
Makes a sound
You’ll never hear.