Alone Time

I want to be left alone.
I want to read a book or draw some sketches,
I want to walk on a trail in the woods
By myself, alone but not really lonely, like you may think.
I want time to think about things, everything,
And if I have time, I want more.

Don't talk to me, do not start some pointless conversation
That will go nowhere and the only thing accomplished is lost time.
Do not tell me about the wonderful time you had shopping
Which, for some reason, you think I would find interesting.
People might call me a hermit, or a loner, or whatever
But I don't care because I know that I'm fine.

I'm shy.  So what?
Don't force me to be what you are;
It's not natural.  I'll be what I am
And you can be what you are.
I want to talk with you, just not right now.
You can tell me your stories
And I'll tell you mine--just wait.
I just need more alone time than you do.

And after a long day of people, people, and more people
I want some time to do whatever, by myself.
You may think I'm rambling, but I'm not.
I'm just thinking--I tend to do it a lot.
So the next time I seem like I want to be alone
Just leave me be and I will know for sure
That you really care; you really understand.