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Bullying


You walk past me in the halls You make fun of me because i'm not "popular" I don't wear name brand clothes, but i dress nice I'm not skinny but i'm chubby You look down on me because i'm not one of you I may not play sports, but i'm good at them I may not run fast that's because i have back problems I may not talk a lot because i'm depressed But ill smile and say i'm okay I hold it in and act like i don't care But i'm the one that comes home crying everyday because it hurts I want to go shopping and buy expensive clothes But i can't because i don't have a lot of money I'm grateful for what i own I use to have a lot of friends they left me, things changed I sat alone at lunch But if someone, anyone gave me a chance They would see that I'm so fun to be around I can tell jokes and make anyone laugh I love to play sports, go shopping and be fun I'm a bright person. If only... If only you gave me a chance.. But instead, you don't...
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