When Bullies Cry

One two three four five six seven

Not all children go to heaven

Right is right and bad is wrong

Jack fell down and broke his crown


One two  three Four  five six seven

School is out  it's half past eleven

Jack shot off his gun

Staff and students had to run


One two three four five Six seven

Who took bullet aimed at Helen

Principle called police

Parents paid the judge bail fee


One two three four Five  at sixty seven

Jack's in jail in old San Quentin 

Bible verse spread out in hand

Regrets killing a preacher man


When bullies cry... You have to wonder why...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Debole Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 5:37 PM
Children and adults having to deal with these types of situations in school...very sad. Well-written.
Laurie Avatar
August 26, 2019 at 6:25 PM
Hello Arturo … unfortunately bullies attack those that they believe are weaker to make them appear strong. However, when they discover that the law is more powerful than any individual and their deeds, the tears flow - thank you Arturo - Lindsay
Michael Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 5:38 AM
Hi Laurie...yes, maybe is a throw back to our jungle days... might is right... thanks my friend
Braithwaite Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 5:20 PM
I like this.Well put
La France Avatar
March 8, 2019 at 6:50 PM
Arturo, I always think that a bully is a coward and if confronted will cry like a baby ~
Canerdy Avatar
March 7, 2019 at 8:27 PM
Well-done, Arturo. Bullies don't seem to realize what goes around comes round! Janice
Ball Avatar
March 7, 2019 at 7:18 PM
Often they will cry to make you feel sorry for them. Trouble is people are basically who and what they are. They seldom change for the better. A really fine piece and very well thought out. Good job. God Bless, JB
Vaso Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 9:11 PM
Very powerful, poem and video!
Dietrich Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 5:58 PM
Good one attacking a horrible plight of the world, bullying. Cyber bullying is even worse in some ways.
Allison Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 12:23 PM
the violence and killing needs to stop Arturo - three young lives lost in the Uk over the weekend with stabbings:-( Bullying is schools is not helped with access to social media, makes me so sad:-( hugs jan xx
Sands Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 8:34 AM
Well done Arturo. The bullying and killing needs to stop :)
Andresen Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 7:29 AM
- A week ago, a woman was killed with an ax ... by a young man - when she visits the family's tomb, here in my nearest town ...
Andresen Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 7:25 AM
- There were bullies in my youth too ... but the violence is completely different today ... children who kill ... where does it come from ... environment ... an overly busy everyday ... press ... mix of cultures ... parent ... lack of respect ... or love ... it's so sad - They have every reason to cry ... they must live with these memories - A GREAT poem + and video ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Michael Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 7:44 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise...it starts with domination by all means...into bulling...
Pandit Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 7:06 AM
Punishment well deserved..bullying and crimes have no place in a civilized society.
Michael Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 7:39 AM
No place Vijay... and in no manner...bullying never good...
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