Life in my youth

My version of Maya Angelou’s “On aging”

When you see me wondering alone
Like a bird that lost it's nest,
Don’t think I need no loving,

I need a hand to hold mine and show me my way home,

I need your guidance,
Lead me through the darkness to light.

Smother me with your love to happiness.

When you see tears rolling down my cheeks

Please be my shoulder to cry on,

Know me or not, compassion have it, 
I beg I need your sympathy

Cause when my world is falling down

Maybe yours is holding on strong and steady 

Though I am not fond of small talks,

I need your chattering,

I can do with a little conversation,

Light hearted laughter can do me good right now

When my days go by without my phone ringing or messages beeping, no tag or a post on my timeline 

I ask of you favours

Please remember me and give me a tinkle
Tag me on those dry humour jokes of yours

Please dust me off this loneliness shelf

I am tired of wondering alone in this lonesome cupboard

Compassion, please have it.

When my heart is broken and mind shuttered in pain

Share a laughter with me if you got it, sad stories I will do without

“Don’t study and get it wrong”

Cause serious ain't mean aloof

And my infrequent smiles ain't mean I am rude

I have a lot more strength

A big bang oomph

Soft tone of my voice and jazziness of my words

I have a long way to go

So don’t treat me like a written off car.