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~a Cowards Way~

Two legged dogs came, I fell 
Prey, Striking me from every direction
Leaving nothing untouched



















I wrote this remembering how I got ambushed when I was little
By these neighborhood girls I once called my friends but when 
I found out they were trouble, I pulled away and made new friends
and that didn't sit well with them and they turned on me,and then 
one unsuspecting day they showed up at my house, all of them..none 
would fight me alone, they all wanted a piece of me and they got it, until 
my brother showed up...But that's a whole different story.It just showed me 
that not everyone is who they seem to be, they were cowards and from that 
moment on, I was careful of how I chose my friends..Thank God after those 
teenage years passed things got better...

Copyright © Tyesha Ehigiator | Year Posted 2009

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L'Nass Shango Date: 4/22/2009 7:48:00 AM Bullies, are everywhere and in every gender ... once when ganged I tore one up, satisfied to die in that alone ... the others ran. Login to Reply

Charlene Bird Date: 4/20/2009 9:43:00 PM Yes, the teenage years are rough without a doubt but, our experiences during that time help us grow and learn and we better becasue of it. I hate bullies, and you are right they are cowards indee. Well penned, freind. Login to Reply

Janetta Harrington Date: 4/17/2009 11:28:00 AM never had that happen, but my daughter did. was very frightening and i don't know where that sort of evil comes from or grows. men and women who hit children...other heineous things. we must all be on guard and that is hard too. i love your images when you write. janetta/ also thank you for your comments. Login to Reply

Brian Anderson Date: 4/17/2009 8:40:00 AM that last line speaks volume to me implying that this attack was more than physical. the is beautifully written. i really like your work Login to Reply

John Loving Iii Date: 4/14/2009 1:34:00 PM yes the are the cowards but you did get away. what ever does'nt lkill you makes you stronger and don't hate the chastisment of the Lord. i got that beat down too, and the mumps, and a few f's on my report card. we just have to keep on swinging untill we cant swing any more. and maybe then lay it down. john h loving iii Login to Reply

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 4/8/2009 9:54:00 AM Powerful write. Your words made me cringe because I envisioned adult men as the 2 legged dogs. Those few words created a fearful image. Although I felt bad for you, I was relieved from my imagination. Login to Reply

Date: 4/7/2009 8:23:00 PM Much said in just three lines. Sad when teens turn to violence instead of promoting peace and compromise. I'm glad things got better for you. God bless! Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Karen Login to Reply

Veronica Joseph Date: 4/7/2009 6:22:00 AM It is so sad the day you find out you have to close in and protect yourself, the day innocence begins to slip away, and people are not full of good intentions. Very moving. Thank you. Login to Reply

Anna-Marie Docherty Date: 4/7/2009 12:29:00 AM This poetry is so well written it sickens me with its insights.So sad our society can be like this.Your Authors notes were very useful in helping me see the clearer picture you wanted me to see,not in that there was anything wrong with the write,but on first read,I imagined you as an animal and the 'dogs' as hunters, leaving preay for animals to scavenge.Well done for highlighting your plight,you never know it may help/touch others and help stamp out such behaviour? Thanks for your comments!;) Login to Reply

Belinda Parish Date: 4/6/2009 11:45:00 PM Good Lord girl, how awful but a well written write. Sounds like your brother was your guardian Angel there...I'm glad he showed up when he did. God Bless you girl. Login to Reply

Charmaine Chircop Date: 4/6/2009 10:54:00 PM thanks for your brother,family is family and never let anyone hurt you,even if you are afraid never show fear,and the cowards will run away sweet friend-charma Login to Reply

Raul Moreno Date: 4/6/2009 10:40:00 PM You made the right decision, great senryu by the way and thanks for you comments...Raul Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 4/6/2009 9:53:00 PM Children can be very cruel to their peers, Tyesha. I'm glad your brother showed up. Just because you made new friends, they shouldn't have turned on you. You have such a sweet heart, I hope you have better friends now -- friends who appreciate all you have to offer. Love, Carolyn Login to Reply