My backpack falls from my shoulder.

I slide down to the floor with my back resting against my bed.

The day's stressful thoughts clatter around in my head.

I pull a long cord from my pocket,

untangle it,

and place them in my ear.

The music is faint at first.

Merely a background to the uncontrolled thoughts.

But as it continues to play,

It becomes louder in my clouded head.

I close my eyes and just listen.

Lyrics.

Words of meaning.

A smile creeps up my face.

I begin to tap my foot.

The truth of the words.

My lips begin to mouth those same words.

A chill snakes down my spine.

This is me.

My song,

My melody,

My headphones.