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SCHOOL BUS FIGHT: true life

If i remember correctly: My philosophy was Don't react unless Necessary. The school day was over. The ride home began normally. (Corrections made In this poem) Then the School bus Bully began annoying me. Robert! Was his name! He hit me with his rolled up comic book as usual. Alright. This is happening. He stopped after more Kids were on board. As we rode the Brat behind me began kicking my Seat. Okay alright. I can handle this! Patience and kindness! No problem. Besides I really didn't want to fight. I stood and glared at her. Nope. That was not the solution there. So since I was the HARMLESS one I sat down. She Continued kicking the Back of the seat. I stood again and Said, "Stop kicking my seat. You Keep kicking my seat!" So we had Words. She said, "Yeah that's right I'm kicking your seat what you gon Do about it!" The CHALLENGE! That was THE FIRST OFFENSE! ooh! Had to remember my philosophy! As she wiggled her dirty little finger In front of my FACE?! (She was obviously Crazy!) That was THE SECOND OFFENSE! The PHILOSOPHER was Being offended! I pushed her hand Away from my face. Now her Brothers were trying for interference! Yeah the Bernstein bear brothers! The two of them with their sister were The whole Bernstein bear family! The bus bully held them back! While on the opposite side FRIENDS Of the FAMILY and my sister Wanda Guarded against interfering spectators. While the little girl made the first Move pulling my hair! And the fight was ON! FULL FORCE FORMED! I managed to get her in A head lock for a few seconds. I really Didn't want to hurt her. But she Began pulling the HAIR! MY HAIR?! At this point I had some curse words "This B@$%H" pulling my hair! I beat her away from me and caught A glimpse of my sister and FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY cheering me on. And She continued?! To fight?! I separated Myself from her and pushed her down Onto the seat and started stomping Her. I saw a bit of blood and stomped More! The bus driver stopped the bus. I stopped my stomp. The cops came To visit the scene (maybe self defense Was a very serious crime) they spoke To me as harshly as they could. "Do you realize you could have caused Serious injury to this child?" But As far as I saw, My Veiw: she was The PERFECT PROVOCATEUR! I was the HARMLESS WARLORD! Minding my own business. I had A philosophy for 8 years old me: React only when NECESSARY! haha! THis was the MOST NECESSARY SITUATION OF MY 8 YEARS-OLD LIFE! These events are mostly accurate despite It had happened about 5 decades Ago. VBR Black Panther

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Date: 12/20/2023 9:41:00 AM
Hey Val. I love your recollection of the bullying and subsequent consequence. I'm guessing the police were a little irritated/ amused by the whole 8-year-old thing. :)
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Date: 3/23/2024 4:12:00 PM
Hey Linda. Love your thoughtful comment. I appreciate your time reading my art. VBR Black Pantherrrr! Val

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