! POEM ! - STEVEN

As the local kids are heading back to school after the summer break this may resonate with some people.
BE KIND TO EACH OTHER!

                                     why do they pick on me
                                     call me bad names
                                     day after day 
                                     Its always the same

                                     Stick up for yourself
                                     I'm in a hurry
                                     give as good as you get
                                     try not to worry

                                     I want to be brave
                                     But I'm not very big
                                     And it really hurts
                                     When they poke and they dig

                                     My bruises don't show
                                     I don't do PE
                                     I have a weak heart
                                     Its exclusion for me

                                     I hide in my room
                                     Curl up on the floor
                                     There must be an answer
                                     I can't take any more

                                     It comes to me suddenly
                                     All in a flash
                                     I pick myself up
                                     And make a quick dash

                                     Down to the basement
                                     Find the long rope
                                     Relief flooding through me
                                     At last I can cope

                                     No one will miss me
                                     Of that I am sure
                                     My life will be over
                                     Pain and sorrow no more

                                     I feel happy at last 
                                     I'll be welcome in heaven
                                     Its been a horrible life
                                     And I'm only seven !