The forgotten ones,
hidden in plain sight,
living on the fringes of society,
unacknowledged, avoided, unseen.

They walk among us,
silent and alone,
slowly losing their sense of identity,
dignity, and belonging.

How do you remain brave
when the world looks away?
How do you stay strong
when loneliness erodes your spirit
and silence swallows your voice?

Perhaps the deepest pain
is not simply being alone,
but feeling invisible
in a world where everyone deserves to be seen.