Stuck on the Outside

A poem about Bullying, based on a true story.

With every hurtful word,

and every tear shed

the 16 year old girl

makes her way into bed.

 

She feels like she is lost

like no one is there for her

her world getting dark and grey

she thinks there is no cure.

 

The world is filled with sorrow

her mind is filled with hate

she doesn’t know what to do anymore

so she turns to God and prays:

 

"God will you please help me

I hate being bullied at school

I feel like Im always alone

and that bullies always rule.

 

They make me feel empty

with their cruel, hurtful words

I just wish that somedays

my voice would be heard.

 

I don’t have many friends Lord

but with this special prayer

with all my strength and love for you

can you try to get me there?

 

I haven’t done anything wrong Lord

and everyday I try

but after school when I go home

I lay on my bed and cry.

 

I just want to be happy

and not worry everyday

about being bullied at school

so I can go on my merry way.

 

So Lord if you can help me

to get rid of all the hate

please answer this one prayer

that would be really great." Amen.

 

The 16 year old girl's prayers

were answered in her sleep

no more bullying or hurt

only happiness now to keep.

 

The next day at school

the bullies left her alone

the 16 year old girl

is now free to roam.

 

She made a few new friends

wearing a smile on her face

she is no longer scared or worried

she is happy in her place.

 

Bullying is wrong

every person sometimes becomes

we all have different feelings

so please think before you speak

Author's Note

What do you think?

Reviews

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i am all for any write which stands up to bullies and makes it a point to expose them and give them some much deserved grief. i am pleased that you chose to turn this "story" around and find peace in the end for the victim. nicely written in good rhyme and well metered. if this is your first effort, i would say you stand a very good chance of becoming popular on this site and enjoying many new friendships. keep fighting the good fight , Kyra, and thank you for saying hello.....welcome to writerscafe!!!!!