muted or boisterous

any genre

it’s your choice

depressed or excited

any feeling

you help determine

closely packed

sound slowly trickling out

some listen

a tight circle of friends

they hear the words I say

only the closest listen

a small device filled with a whole new world

the outside blocked from it

easily lost and found

emotions not shone come to light

friends not allowed to see

feelings are dealt with and return

wired with great attention

expectations high

doing the best it can

taught thoroughly

grades should be higher

more effort needed

wired or wireless

always playing

only takes the tap of a button

there or not

I’m always here

just say the word

My escape. My life. My earbuds.