Eyes averted as they pass by,

Pretending they didn't see,

Blocking out all the pain

And hate that comes from me.

I am avoided, always alone,

And I'm pretending, too,

Pretending that I didn't notice

Those whispers coming from you.

It wasn't always like this,

I used to be the cool kid,

Always talking, making plans,

Now I wish I never did.

I am avoided, always alone,

And I'm pretending, as well,

Pretending that my life is fine

And not this living hell.

I told you things I shouldn't,

That I should have kept deep inside,

I told you how I felt and how

I wanted to run and hide.

I am avoided now, always alone,

And I'm pretending, too,

As you walk by and ignore me

My hidden hate is directed at you.

You could have kept quiet,

But you had something to gain -

The cooler kids might think it's funny

To watch you cause me pain.

I am avoided now, always alone,

And I'm pretending like you,

You pretend you don't notice me,

And I pretend it's all untrue.

I guess maybe you didn't mean

To ruin my life like this,

But the way people respected

Me, I will always miss.