Sarah In the Corner

Fears locked inside
feet shuffling down the shiny linoleum halls 
eyes glaring like needles puncturing her skin
echoes of humiliation in their laughter
experiencing isolation at the long empty table
loathing the silence until the conclusion of lunch
quietly and socially unable
nearing “home sweet home”
overflowing with anguish
as her plan was exposed
suffocated emotion
tension enveloped her neck
chair overturned
shuffling feet
eyes immobile
soul took flight
as she was found in corner 
after the students took her life
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Minardi Avatar
June 17, 2011 at 9:37 AM
wow, this is deep and dark.. You could sent the dark situation message directly to the readers.
Brown Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 11:15 AM
I am stopping by today to say a special Thank You for your kind comments Juania. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
March 15, 2011 at 3:10 PM
what a horribly tragic event you painted here. Very interesting to read, Juania!
Song Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Tragic ending for this high school girl...nice flow. Such a mature young poet!
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