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Painful Perspectives Bullying in America "About 77% of students have admitted to being the victim of of one type of bullying or another." --www.bullyingstatistics.org My stomach tightens once again By now I know the drill It doesn't matter what I do Move on, scream out, stand still My heartbeat throbbing louder now As heavy footsteps near My mouth, dry as a cotton ball My shoulders hunch in fear Suddenly, I feel the sting My cheek turns cherry red The smack has almost knocked me down The pain shoots through my head Now words so cruel they pierce my heart I try to block the sound My efforts useless yet again Scars stain my soul deep down I touch my flesh to feel it swell My light begins to die My head held low, I walk away Too numb by now to cry... "Approximately 30% of young people admit to bullying others." ---www.americanspcc.org For me, each morning starts the same No feelings, just routine Commands and orders barked my way "Get up! Get dressed! Get clean!" I step into the blinding sun Yet pause before I go Just once to hear, "I love you dear." The door slams; I should know The sadness that I used to feel Has slowly turned to rage So off to school I stomp ahead My heart locked in a cage Not long after I arrive I choose my timid deer My heavy footsteps lead the way Toward the scent of fear My hand hits flesh; I feel relieved To share my hidden pain I utter words so cruel and vile Too numb to feel ashamed... "It is reported that 70.6% of young people say they have seen bullying in schools." ---www.americanspcc.org Standing near my closest friend I feel the tension rise By now, I know what to expect Not once am I surprised My fingers tremble slightly still As I await the scene I fight the stinging in my eyes Why is this world so mean? I watch my best friend cower now The same thing every day I cringe for what's about to come As predator seeks prey My inner struggle swallows me I long to take a stand I fear the wrath if I intrude Escape, I haven't planned So helplessly I witness pain Inflicted on my friend I wish I had the courage to Make the bullying end...
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