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My Tormentor

Jackie Hall was very very tall But I was very very small I’d shrink back in the shadows for fear of being seen Because Jackie and her gang were very very mean. My only time of sanctuary was when I heard the bell I’d dash out of the classroom, and then I’d run like hell No one at home knew what was going on But all my confidence and sparkle well that had all but gone Then one day a teacher – Mr Perry – cottoned on He asked me what was happening and from that day the sun shone The bullying and teasing was stopped immediately I was overjoyed and as happy as can be Back then when I was at school there was little support In schools now anti bullying lessons are taught So speak out – tell someone and have your say Please don’t let the bullies ruin another day J Allison 26th February 2014 And they tell you 'schooldays are the happiest days of your life' I beg to differ!

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Cynthia Jones

Date: 4/6/2015 4:44:00 PM

Jan, I beg to differ too. I was always picked on at school too. Not only by the girls, but the boys as well. Excellent write. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. A 7 from me my friend. ~HUGS~ *S* Cynthia

Cynthia Jones
Date: 4/13/2015 11:38:00 AM

Awww. That was sweet of him Jan. *S* Cynthia

Jan Allison
Date: 4/6/2015 4:49:00 PM

I work in a school and have spoken to kids about when I was bullied and my poems have been used in school assembly - one lovely boy said to me 'Miss you may be small... but you have a massive heart' - made me cry! :-) hugs jan xx

Shane Cooper

Date: 1/1/2015 10:16:00 PM

a very well written poem. i can understand your fear and anguish as this happened to me. I even went so far as to pretend that I went to school for my parents when i actually spent each day alone in nature reserve. It is a hard thing to get over, 5 or 6 years it lasted and even though i stopped the bullying eventually i still bear the anxiety and depression that it caused.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/2/2015 7:05:00 AM

Oh Shane how terrible - I went to school but hated the experience - now I work in a school sadly bullying still goes on but not just face to face text and cyber bullying is also an issue:-) stay strong keep writing:-) Hugs jan xx

Robin Davis

Date: 8/24/2014 12:09:00 PM

Jan I think lots of people can relate to this, including myself. I was the one always getting picked on because I was the "good" girl. Nice job on telling this story. Thank you for the sweet comment on my Quotes poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/2/2015 7:04:00 AM

So sorry I missed your reply earlier - miss you my friend hope you are back with us soon:-) Hugs jan xx

Darren Watson

Date: 3/5/2014 2:16:00 AM

I was a prefect at school Jan , I used to bully the bullies , Never met one that wasn't a coward when away from his mates . Well written piece my friend. Daz

Jan Allison
Date: 3/5/2014 3:22:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely words Darren. So much more is now done in schools about bullying, Sadly with the increased in social media sites its not just physical bullying that goes on. So glad 2facedbook wasn't around in my school days. Jan x

Tim Smith

Date: 2/26/2014 2:27:00 PM

What a treasured write Jan. I am glad you have the courage to share your experiences..... Hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2014 2:29:00 PM

Aww thanks Tim. Its therapeutic to write about things that haunt us and she is in the past now. i am much stronger now - aging helps lol Jan xxx

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/26/2014 1:44:00 PM

I can relate to this poem very much. Cruelty is learned too early in life, and stays with a person for the rest of their lives. Good write.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/26/2014 1:55:00 PM

Thanks Robert. Amazing how the emotions can flow through writing, but it took hubby's illness for me to find the strength to write about these demons. Happy writing and reading. I really value you input. Jan x