Oblivious

Fiction. But, it's just a wake-up call to those who are oblivious.

I remember when it first started. I was there, and I regret not doing anything, and not noticing how much it affected her. I remember all the names she was called, and I could only imagine how many times she had cried herself to sleep. But everyday, she walked in with a smile and walked out with a broken light. I still remember all the names of the people who did it to her. I had watched her from a distance, watched as she walked away from everything, turned her back on the world her heart had so blindly opened up to. But I had been oblivious. 

I remember her kindness and the light in her eyes as she helped a challenged kid understand something, or the caring touch she brought when trying to comfort somebody who was hurting. I remember how she was alone when she needed help, and how frustrated with herself she would get. I remember, in her final weeks, how she started pulling away from everybody, wearing long sleeves and jeans in the summer. I remember her cold yet caring gaze as it landed on each person, how much she seemed dead now. I remember everything so clearly. She hid it all so well. 

And I remember getting the news of how she had died. She cried a little too hard, cut a little too deep, bled a little too much, till she bled no more. Nobody had said a word. 

Reviews

[KittyKatgirl]

This is a shot to the heart and a real eye opener. It is awful that so many people see this but don't do a thing about it. Even the simplest thing like showing you care can save a person's life. I really admire your courage for putting writings like this up for everyone to see to bring awareness. This is an amazing piece.

[Silent Wolf]

Part of the reason why I post so many of these is because I went through similar things in my life, and I want people to know that it is real, and it does happen.

[KittyKatgirl]

Yeah I know and I'm sorry you had to go through that :'(

[Silent Wolf]

*hugs* it's okay. Live and learn, right?

[KittyKatgirl]

*hugs* And that's true.

[untitledramblings]

I agree with Vian, this is so tragic. It happens everyday In real life because people either don't care or just decide it's not any of their business. It's such a bad mindset, but it's reality. You showed it wonderfully.

[Silent Wolf]

Yeah. I know it so well because I was that girl once, not the bystander, the other one. Actually, I've been both, but I always stopped it when I was the bystander, and one person stopped me before I went too far...

[untitledramblings]

And that just proves how strong you are. . . I admire you

[Silent Wolf]

Lol thank you. :)

[untitledramblings]

Lol no problem

[Vian]

It's absolutely tragic. Especially because so often it is the case, this is a real story whether the intent was so or not and it breaks my heart. You've captured it well. I wish people would see and would do something.

[Silent Wolf]

Yes, I know all too well it's real. Thank you, though.

[Frieda P]

This hits too close to home for me...silence is not golden in these tragic instances. Nicely pen'd.

[Silent Wolf]

Thank you, and I'm sorry it hit so close to home. Yes, silence is not a good thing here, but it's one of the easiest things to do in this society.

[Frieda P]

You're welcome, should read this one to my son...

[Silent Wolf]

How old is your son, if you don't mind me asking?

[Frieda P]

Nearly 30, old enough to know better........

[Silent Wolf]

Ah. Lol, yeah. Old enough to know better.

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Wow that was deep. Your a very profound writer:)

[Silent Wolf]

Thank you. :) My more serious topics, such as this, I write because I feel they should be more recognized. Other writings of mine are just off the top of my head.

[Silent Wolf]

And, to be honest, this is from a third person point of view describing me. But I'm not that far.

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I understand and you did great and people see it:)

[Silent Wolf]

Thank you.

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Your very welcome my friend:)

[Lucy Morningstar &heart..]

i dont even have words right now. This is so...I have the feels now...I dont like feels...or I like feels but not in front of my whole family lol REALLY well done :)

[Silent Wolf]

Thank you. :)

[Lucy Morningstar ♥]

anytime, my friend :P