Empath

My winning entry to the Lonely In A Crowded World competition, I am deeply appreciative to those who voted.

Walking into a crowded room, 
this is easier said than done. 
The immediate deluge of energy, 
pressing hotly against my skin; 
constricting the space in my head. 

Hearing every conversation, yet none, 
casual chatter becomes white noise; 
audio dyslexically twisting my brain. 
Alien emotions perculate in my chest, 
and suddenly I feel deeply saddened. 

The unexpected rising of naked grief, 
overwhelming and all consuming. 
It is too much I need to breathe. 
Sure that this feeling is not my own 
I retreat to splash water and... Be.