When Bullied; Befriended

Thus left, whilst shrunk before it
World, as outsider
Knew it, through quivering dread
As a whole, crueler.

Then, once reached for, nor let drop
One hand of friendship
As soon felt, as gift therein
With the all, kinship.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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