Birthday Alone Poem by Micron Jan

I'm on holiday, and you ask why
I look so lost, so forlorn inside.
Today's my birthday—another year—
And I'm still stuck here, alone, nowhere near.

I open my eyes, hoping in vain
For a message, a sign, some small gain.
But I stay home, no strength to go out,
Watching others laugh, while I shrink in doubt.

Online friends chat; they care in their way,
"Be happy, stay strong, " is all they say.
I smile behind screens, pretend it's okay,
While the loneliness gnaws, won't go away.

No one comes here; I've learned that by now.
No tears on display, no cracks in my brow.
Still on holiday, still forlorn—
No one cares it's my birthday.
I'm here.
Alone.