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By Mark Sherrick

Its a sunny day,
but I dont notice.

its really warm outside,
but ive got my jacket on.

people are out enjoying the day,
but I’m leaning on the wall smoking a cigarette.

Somewhere a basketball game is being played,
but I’m watching the NBA on TNT instead.

down the hall someone is playing guitar,
but mine lies on the floor silent.

there’s a party somewhere,
but I’m drinking alone in my room.

I know its all happening,
but I dont participate.

and then i wonder why,
I never have anything to do.