Cocooned vs. Engaged

• C: I am an object.
• E: I have never been so aware of my social stature.
• C: Passers by dont even see me, they don't want to see me.
• E: They make comparisons in a single glance.
• C: I am as plain as a disturbing crack in the sidewalk. They walk with caution.
• E: I feel tied to the social fabric around me.
• C: I am still so present, so large. Do people fear me?
• E: I want to be the one to look down, look away.
• C: They are. I can see it in the way they look away from me before I have a chance to look at them.
• E: Domination comes too easy.
• C: The music begins to distract me.
• E: Am I scared of them?
• C: I am free of this social burden. I am no longer here.
• E: Am I scared of myself? My power?
• C: I do not notice my feet moving my body. I am flying.
• E: Perhaps a smile would be acceptable.
• C: The song changes, for a few moments between songs, I am here.
• E: Perhaps a "Hello".
• C: The tempo increases, so does my entire being.
• E: I am met with reciprocating favor.
• C: My heart is beating fast and loud.
• E: They need my favor of recognition.
• C: The adrenaline is coursing through me, I feel rushed.
• E: I am dominating again.
• C: I am my body.
• E: I am my social status.