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Sticks and Stones

by ambercurry37

Cry myself to sleep at night Don't know what I did to deserve this People laughing and calling me names Trip me in the hall and howl some more I wish I could be normal, perfect Hey there, four eyes; How's it going, fatty? Stick and stones break your bones But words can kill you slowly No one here who understands me No one left who cares Will they notice if I'm gone? Will they light candles for the girl they made fun of? Cut myself to take away the pain I feel inside Cover up the scars like the ones on my heart Who knows? Who cares? Who notices? Who will live with the guilt when I'm gone?
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Comments (3)

upnorthdavid
Incredibly honest, a gem!
Grant-Grey Porter Hawk Guda
<div>Powerful expression. Always let poetry fill your life. Keep expressing your heart. &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div>
The Essence of Poetry
What an emotion-filled poem. Every word dug deep. No one deserves to go through being bullied. You keep writing and you will be heard. They will notice. Notice your strength.

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