It Gets Better

I made a video saying this poem.

Hi, my name's Mary,
And I'm in Grade 8.
And if you think I'm ugly,
Well then, that's just great.

They think they're unique,
But they're all the same.
Crushing self-esteem,
like it's some sort of game.

I know from experience,
That bullying does suck.
And if it's happening to you,
Then you have some bad luck.

Don't let them have the power.
Just be who you are!
Because just like the sun,
You're a shining star!

We're all different people,
We're all kind of odd.
And your special personality,
Is a gift down from God.

I've seen people,
I've known my whole life.
Stab me in the back,
With the sharpest knife.

No matter Gay, Straight, or Bi,
Or just 'Out of the Norm.'
We are all humans,
No matter what form.

A victim commits suicide,
And the Bully gets off free,
When they should be charged,
With murder of the second degree.

I was at the point of suicide,
But then I used my voice,
But it's sad to say,
Some other didn't have the choice.

Their lives ended so short,
They had their whole life ahead.
Now, they cannot,
Because now, they are dead.

Don't let those jerks,
Decide to seal your fate,
Look 'em in the eye and say,
"Haters Gonna Hate!"

2 years ago,
I was an emotional mess,
But slowly, I healed,
And now I could care less.

And before you say your goodbye's,
In your suicide letter,
Please, Let me tell you,

That it does get better.

:)

Author's Note

This is an actual video.

Reviews

[kataylor11]

i loved this poem

[Ami N.]

Excellent poem. I loved the ending :)
(Side note...some minor mistakes...not sure if they're supposed to be there or if I understood it wrong: "Don't let the have the power." (should the first 'the' be 'them'?) and 'Decide to seal yur fate' (should it be your?))
Great poem though and excellent message :)

[mamachansensei]

Bullying should never be tolerated. But apparently some teachers think it should.

[Jenni-Chan]

agreed. don't ever let them try to tell you who you are. the only one you need to listen to is you and god.

[TheKaylaPup]

this is a beautiful poem. I sincerely hope that everyone who is having a hard time with bullying and it at that point can read this and believe it. Your poem is well written, and your words are powerful. I'm sorry for what you went through, but I am glad that it can make a differnce now, it the lives of others. Amazing poem.

[emma]

great write:)

[Loney tunes]

nice write

[Dove]

So deep, so powerful, and so true... I'm living proof, it really does get better. But it seems like it gets worse first. Beautiful poem. I love it!

[....]

wow deep and powerful, awesome write

[Ni1408]

You go girl, awesome poem.