World Tried To Break Me

they gave it more than a passable go
but my confidence and self-preservation are powerful allies
bullying did not dent
name-calling did not crucify
Flexibility and tenacity are my middle names
I fly into the rafters and caw at my tormenters
Who are vastly disappointed
they could not break me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
June 25, 2021 at 8:43 AM
I'm certainly with you on this one, Caren. You tell it like it is!
Krutsinger Avatar
June 25, 2021 at 8:59 PM
One of my friends said to me one day, "I bet you irritate bullies, Caren." I smirked.
Hawkins Avatar
June 24, 2021 at 9:48 PM
Hear! Hear!
Krutsinger Avatar
June 25, 2021 at 8:59 PM
Thank you Shirley I appreciate it.
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