kiele had an assignment in her creative writing class, where she had to write a poem about bullying. this is what she wrote…
I don’t know how I can keep living on
Every time I wake up the pain resumes
Hurtful words in my head from night to dawn
My hope keeps dying like the waning moon
Can I wonder why you cause me this pain
Am I allowed to think or has that gone
Along with my mind that had kept me sane
Should I just give up for what I’ve done wrong
Death beckons me with it’s shadowy gaze
I want to follow to escape your grasp
You’ve seen my beauty only through a haze
And I want to leave your bullying clasp
I want to live free of all your torments
Can’t keep pretending that things are okay
Instead of going down a dark descent
Instead of breaking and being your prey
I will stand up for myself and fight now
And live the life that only I allow.
gratefully, kiele has not been bullied. i can’t imagine what these children, who are bullied, go through. but my hope is that each and every one of them finds a way to stand up for themselves, fight back and live the lives that only they allow.
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goosebumps. she is so amazingly talented…i am in awe!
Every time you post a piece of Kiele’s writing, I never cease to be amazed. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she writes with a wisdom beyond her years. Beautiful.
I have tears. I am so completely moved by Kiele’s poem. Thank you for sharing.
Kiele is a beautiful writer and so wise beyond her years. There is a documentary coming out soon called “Bully” directed by Lee Hirsch, only showing in select cities, have you seen this? Kiele’s words reminded me of the trailer.
i haven’t seen the trailer. will check it out. thanks for sharing!!
and thank you for all the kind comments about kiele and her writing. i agree…wise beyond her years. i am so very blessed!
Wow! You must be a proud mama!