Verbal Homicide

Just Some Wishful Thinking.

If GOD didn't wake me up tomorrow I'd be the happiest kid alive 

Because at times, it's seems like he purposely ignored my cries

And it made me start to realize, maybe he didn't listen

So everything I presumed real, suddenly became a fiction 

If he didn't care, I'd give him a reason

Stainless steal across my wrist only led to endless bleeding

The bleeding leads to people asking questions

Scars on my arm will teach you my life lessons

What could it be? Maybe it was the pressure

Coming home to two parents always giving the same lecture

On how you wouldn't be s**t, never amount to anything

Sticks and stone may break my bones but these words can be so menacing 

Maybe it was the school, from all the endless teasing

Bullies would think it didn't phase me since I laughed it off while we were leaving

Until I got home, I took those words to heart

No more space on my arms I didn't know where to start

So I'll try something new, I'll just get the belt

This pain couldn't amount to all this hatred that I've felt

And as i tighten it up, 1 notch 2 notch

Suddenly everything became black, no more time on the clock.

Author's Note

Words Are More Powerful Than You Know. Kids Being Bullied For Years On End May Look Like They Take It Well But Then They Turn To Suicide. It Needs To Stop

Leave Your Honesty Below

Reviews

[Samantha]

it's true that most kids turn to suicide. They turn to their parents who ignore them or regards their words as lies, they pretended they don't need anyone to help and when they can't take it anymore, they are gone. Awesome poem, should share this poem to the world.

[Dream Weaver]

A truly sad state of affairs when kids have nowhere to turn to but a
fast exit from life. Lots of painful issues that remain unresolved will
most certainly lead to even more tragedy. A very poignant write my
friend...

[C.M.]

If it is possible for a poem to hold sorrows and scars of it's own then this poem - no, piece of art - has many.
You have written words that so many feel to be more then just words, and shown the agony beautifully.

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[Kerry O'Connor]

A very emotive piece about a serious problem.

[Balls:)]

oh my gosh man...

this is a very emotional poem and i can totally relate.

i used to get bullied, and to this day i still get bullies because of my weight.
but i never used to cut because of it, but like, i have had a cutting problem too. but anyways, my point, bullying is bad.

but sir, you wrote a great poem.

Rating: Fantastical

[Casey Dusek]

Wow, i'm at a loss for words! I do believe you've captured the pain and sorrow of a hurt and tortured child, and penned them out on paper.

"If GOD didn't wake me up tomorrow I'd be the happiest kid alive
Because at times, it's seems like he purposely ignored my cries
And it made me start to realize, maybe he didn't listen
So everything I presumed real, suddenly became a fiction"

This was my favorite, a really good introduction. It caught me and made me want to continue reading, to find out what would happen next.

[Marjory Zaik]

Wow, Michael! This poem delivers a powerful message about a topic that is SO important. "The pain couldn't amount to all the hatred that I've felt." I am going to copy and save this poem. Maybe I will be able to use it someday in class to get a discussion going about bullying and the terrible consequences. Thank you for writing and posting this.