The teachers don't see it,
nor do they seem to care
no one even pays attention
to the ones who seem to not
be there.

They don't see the pain,
they don't see the hurt.

They're alone, they're quiet
they don't make themselves
known. They're on the back
burner, burning out.

They try to make themselves
stand out
but nothing seems to be helping.

Their minds are screaming
Screaming to come out
Screaming for their freedom,
but no words come out.