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Childhood Bully

Bill goes to a special school. He's unusually cruel - catches the bus by my house. I leave as quiet as a mouse. He's bigger, and he's older. I'm always looking over my shoulder. Oh, the fear, in which he filled me. Yet, he never beat me up or killed me.

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Mark Toney

Date: 12/11/2024 1:39:00 PM

Thank you for supporting my Flash Poetry Challenge, David. Bill filled you with fear, yet you fared better than some since he never beat you or killed you. Your poem highlights the fear that many children feel, often daily.

David Crandall
Date: 12/11/2024 2:15:00 PM

Thanks Mark!

Laura Pears

Date: 12/10/2024 4:47:00 PM

Interesting

David Crandall
Date: 12/10/2024 6:10:00 PM

Actually, there's a very long story about this guy, which I kind of skipped over. I even wrote a story about it. I may write a long poem about it.

Laura Pears

Date: 12/10/2024 4:45:00 PM

Interesting