Should I have given up

when I was bullied in fifth through eighth grade,

when I got a D in health concepts?

Should I have given up

after not making dance team twice,

after being sexually harassed by someone close to me?

No.

I was rescued

in the forest of

Bay shore high school.

The branch, the teacher

studied me.

I was an experiment

to see how bright

I could shine

when i smiled.

I was taught

by teachers.

I was loved

by friends.

I was comforted

by sadd members.

Should I be happy

when my grades are now A’s

when i got friends by my side?

Should I be happy

after becoming the SADD president,

after seeing the sun glow?

Yes.

Bay shore,

the teacher,

my friends

gave me hope.