Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

What Is Wrong With Him

She’s not right.
She has something wrong with her.
She has a screw loose.
She’s got problems.

What is wrong with him?
How do we fix that?
I am no doctor but….

Having several issues myself, I am
Hypersensitive to these kinds of 
Statements.

Yet I hear them all the time.
Yesterday a substitute teacher called
Me, and I figured she was saying this
In front of the entire class, “I am calling
About Henrydexter. What is wrong with him?”

I was instantly ready to run down there
With my sword.  When you have been the victim,
You recognize the bullies faster than others.

Written 11-30-2018               Contest: I of the Storm       
Sponsor: Maureen McGreavy

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M. L. Kiser December 2, 2018 at 8:01 PM So true; you do come to recognize the bullies. They say that "words can't hurt you" but, in truth they can; especially when people have a tendency to think the worst of everyone and everything. A thought provoking poem; glad to see it. Caren Krutsinger December 2, 2018 at 10:05 PM I am always trying to think even when my brain is screaming "NOOOOOOO! Stop thinking!"

Rhona Mcferran December 1, 2018 at 8:40 AM I've known people who were wrongly hospitalized (in mental institutions) because of statements like that... and it is utterly terrifying the damage that it can do! So grateful for people like you who are aware of the danger of drawing that "line"... Great poem!! ;) Caren Krutsinger December 1, 2018 at 9:08 AM I know twin girls - one average and one brilliant who spent 12 years in a self contained mentally challenged class.