What Works For Me
School bully pushed off with both hands and feet.
My heart in my throat, I stood up to cheat.
I am a clown with a weapon called pause -
I chased his focus with raucous applause.
I told him, “Feel free to stay or take flight.”
I could tell this kid was set for a fight.
Being a sprinter, I went with my feet
and then took off running in quick retreat.
I'm a pacifist, I love what's quiet
so I dodged the spots where kids might riot.
I'm also a stoolie so when I stop
I check with the office and the school cop.
February 3, 2013
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