Peter Dome Poet Couplet

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If this upsets anyone affects, them in some way or brings back bad memories.

It wasn't my intention, only to bring it to people's attention. It's on the increase.

When you're just being yourself and a bit different from the norm abusers want to rip you apart for who you are and what you are. Don't change for anyone. Your beautiful and unique. Everyone is special. Don't change for anyone. People who were a

or are a bit different, changed the world.

If Looks And Abuse Can Kill The Bullied

If looks could kill
They probably will
Given from evil eye
You either fight or run and hide
You may have not done anything wrong
They think you are weak and they are strong
They stand tall
And you stand so small

Sometimes misunderstandings 
Can be so demanding
They don't want to hear your point of view
And you may do too

One thing is for sure it won't ever win someone's heart
What's the use of falling out and ripping each other apart
You don't so much feel physical pain but mental pain that can be worse
That's what really hurts
Bullies come in all sizes at work and in school
They can't see themselves as others do they think they cool
Once you take the bait
It's too late
And although you struggle you've been hooked
Your name is top of the list in their children's book
If you fight back
They'll be back

With a gang of friends
You're outnumbered and the story doesn't end
They are so dumb their skull is an empty place
Their low intellect has no respect by the looks on their smiling face
A lot has to do with upbringing and environmental learned behaviour
Sometimes movies and TV or what they have seen they savour

I'd have thought the teachers would have by now had sorted things 
And some have tried their eyes wide open or blind to the stings


With cyberbullying sadly on the increase and there's no one to confined
Heartbroken ridiculed embarrassed feeling worthless many take their lives
Maybe parents should take more notice of what they are doing and watching
Social media and social sites should take more responsibility it's so shocking
Kids today are always fighting or pretending to do
If bullying can happen to me then it can happen to you
It's an epidemic infecting disease and with little chance of cure too.

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Brandy Nicole March 21, 2024 at 7:37 PM Dear Peter, your words remind me of an old saying, yet it holds so much truth. ' “if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all. ' I've learned that in many cases, silence is golden, especially when it comes to those seeking attention. Continue to be true to yourself and always be kind to others. With bullies, ' if you fight back, they'll be back. ' So true. Stay calm and simply ignore. Thank you for sharing, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy Peter Dome March 21, 2024 at 8:07 PM Hi Brandy. I was right, you are an angel.It concerns me deeply, that so many people have sadly taken their own lives. Strange how you mention the qoute about saying nothing at all something I think of sometimes, whenever I come across bigmouth empty brain heads. How can an animated fictional rabbit that doesn't exist, In Bambi have so much wisdom, and people not?.I have the quote ready to quote if I need to. Thank you so much, Brandi. Take care. my heartfelt best wishes. Pete.

Silent One March 21, 2024 at 12:47 PM Your poem touches on the cyclical nature of bullying, with victims often feeling trapped in a cycle of retaliation and further victimization. The portrayal of bullies as lacking in empathy and intelligence underscores the complexity of the issue, suggesting that bullying behavior may stem from a variety of factors including upbringing and media influences. Peter Dome March 21, 2024 at 1:31 PM So true my friend, spot on. Sadly it's getting worse. As you say, it can be. upbringing. Holding past on prejudice and rooted biased opinions, and ignorance. The media has a lot to answer too. Social media has not, as far as I know, acted on such abuse online, and how can children be allowed to go on sites for adults? Sadly too late for so many, when they should have acted earlier?. Once on the net, there's so much danger, a trapdoor to all kinds of things and influences. Perhaps parents should be more vigilant and monitor what's happening?. The powers that be do little or nothing to change things. A sad reflection of the world today. By the way, loved. Your poem 'Happiness'' A favoute. Thank you take care, Pete. d,y