Broken

November 10, 2012

She curls up in a ball Words hit like fists Deep as a knife Tears fall Escaping diamonds sliding down her cheek Why do they hate? The rumors spread A burning fire Eating her alive Why do they hate? The lies The laughs The mockery The hate She lies down one last time She asks one last time Why do they hate?

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joyannaNov 10, 2012

Bullying leads to things no one wants. I had a friend who committed suicide because of bullying. Please, if you see it happen do something about it. Don't be a bystander. Tell someone.

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