Bully

Thinking back when I was young
I still recall your bitter tongue
you guys weren’t fooling anyone
behind those plastic smiles.

She felt the daggers in her back
and as she passed I heard you laugh
I’m sure she felt the aftermath
of your relentless wiles.

Your loyal cronies all stood by
and watched as you demoralized
and tortured her with callous lies
she choked and ran away.

I saw her crying in the queue
and I just didn’t know what to do
I felt as much to blame as you
because I’d looked away.

A football game, perhaps a dance
I’d meet her if by happenstance
and hoping for a second chance
to fix things, I would try.

Years have passed I think of her
I wonder how her life endured
all the pain from you and yours

…and now it’s me who cries

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we can never forget those times we should have acted and didn't....regrets are palpable.

I was just talking with someone today about that...saving a man...he was in a pit working and the side of the pit was all rock and it collapsed on this man...He had already had a heart attack before...
Two of us just jumped in and cleared the rocks away...ones we could never lift ordinarily...
but you just do what you do when you have to...
and if you don't....you regret it forever.
j.

[McEltic]

I doubt anyone will find a cure for bullies, just give em your lunch money and thank them for helping you out on your diet. :)

[Relic]

Kids can be cruel and tough when they're a part of a clique. They show no mercy and are never tired of demoralizing their victim. Seeing this can affect even those who witness it. Even if it's years later.

[Mari' Emeraude]

I agree and I don't think there is an easy answer to it. Thx for reading.

[Relic]

My pleasure.