Why the Necklace of Rope

They walk down the hall,
You can't find a smile anywhere at all.
The principal doesn't know what to do,
She doesn't know how to tell the school about you.
The people that know are depressed and sad,
The ones that don't know think it might be bad.
But it is what it is, and they all have a question,
Was it that bad? 
We know why you wore long sleeves and makeup...
It wasn't a very good cover up.
You didn't have to use that razor, You didn't have to make that cut.
There was no need to wear that necklace of rope,
No need, To give up all hope
So why did you?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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June 6, 2013 at 8:40 PM
Danielle, a nice little win.... congratulations! *Linda
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June 6, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Great post about which we need to talk more. Congratulation on your win.... Jake
Dietrich Avatar
June 5, 2013 at 8:36 PM
Excellent topic you chose for this contest and glad to have read this one. BIG congratulations to you.
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June 5, 2013 at 2:25 PM
This one gave me pause..I wasn't sure about it, but liked the content very much. Congrats on your placement in my contest. BG
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April 20, 2013 at 11:16 AM
Too young to give up hope .... Life has just begun! - A touching poem Danielle. - (Go to "poems new" - left side) - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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