To the Kids On the Back of the Bus

To The Kids In The Back Of The Bus

To the kids in the back of the bus:
(With the warmest regards)
Stop screaming
Why do you feel the need to scream when every time you sit down? 

Why do you feel the need,
the need to sit there and the need to yell and curse and spit and cry out crude and foul language that could ruin a thousand lives in a thousand instants?
Why do you do so?

To the kids in the back of the bus:
People matter, so be quiet about things your pea sized brains don't understand 

To the kids in the back of the bus:
Your jokes, are not  funny
Your lies, not satisfying 

To the kids in the back of the bus:
What happened to respect?
What happened to kindness?
What happened?

To the kids in the back of the bus:
Why is it that every time you make fun of someone that they laugh?
Why do you laugh at the jokes that are meant to harm?
Why is it, that every time I say that you're wrong, you persecute me too?

Dear Society:
(With the highest regards)
Why have you taught us to be like the kids in the back of the bus?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 6/30/2016 9:04:00 PM
Hi Kate. I love this poem. I totally know what you mean. I've hung out with sixth graders who were more mature than the eight graders that sat in the back of the bus. I just plugged in earbuds and blocked them out. Great poem. -Isabel
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Date: 6/27/2016 4:57:00 PM
I feel your frustration deeply. Its sad and makes me realise how lucky i am to recognise how ive matured and those kids have suffered to force joy through their lack of love. Well written poem.
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Date: 4/24/2016 10:32:00 AM
nice to read this poem again ***
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Date: 4/20/2016 2:59:00 AM
Hi Kate, Nice first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Wish u a successful journey ahead........hugs
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Date: 4/20/2016 12:32:00 AM
Hi Kate, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 4/19/2016 10:34:00 PM
Kate Cox, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 4/19/2016 9:03:00 PM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Kate. :)
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