Tribute to Ruby Bridges

I was depressed, Never impressed, Feelings suppressed, Left unexpressed… We went for a walk, Neither of us dared to talk. Thinking away that horrible day. My head I tried to clear, But couldn't take back something so sincere. Life is but a game, This theory I put to shame. Images fill my head, Make me wish I was dead. I fall to the ground. There wasn't a sound. Try to hear, But they do not speak. Try to watch, But cannot see. People surround me, I cannot breathe. They'll never understand, I'll never achieve. Finally I awoke, Never again will I joke. I got up with my head held high, Let out an immense sigh, Decided I would face the world that day, Not just sit and let this life waste away.