Limelight

I stood in the crowd 
My feet cemented to the ground 
Just basking in the light of something that would slowly fade 

I could hear the high pitched ringing 
A reminder of a past days sacrifice 
To make myself seem like a bigger more experienced person 

I stood there still under the darkness of the night 
Lights out but alone with everyone else surrounding me 
Everyone was alone together for the first time in a long time 

If I close my eyes I can hear the peace 
Ringing through my mind 
Breaking the silence for the first time