The+Bully+Poem

The Bully Poem by Bisi Akinola-Arutoghor Like a thorn in my side I’ve nowhere to hide You’ve got a sting in your tail And you’ll get me without fail Is it my hair, my size or my shoes? Whatever it is I’ll always lose Tell me what’s wrong I’m sure we can sort it out But you’d rather get angry, lash out and shout Trials and tribulations are all part of life But why do I have to put up with your trouble and strife? You suppress and repress me and laugh at my woes I’d like to see how you’d react if someone bigger stepped on your toes There’s a name for your kind you’re a B.U.L.L.Y. If I’m not to your liking you’ll tell me why and make me cry It’s not just the verbal but the physical and mental abuse Do you know how many times I’ve wanted to end it all with my head in a noose? My brother says be strong, you’ll get bored and it will all come to an end I want the end now, don’t need an enemy but a friend School years are long and there’re supposed to be This seems like a battle that can never be won You’ve never been strong just aggressive and weak You’ve never liked me because I’m kind and meek My self respect and confidence have been taken away But I pray to God that they will come back soon, someday I’m now older and wiser and even have respect for myself Doing well in my career and I even have wealth Saw you the other day walking up and down the street You should have concentrated on studying not bullying Then you would be able to make ends meet No more do I have that thorn in my side It is now your turn, to run away and hide Go on bend your head down in embarrassment and shame Like a newly planted flower, I’ll never be the same again. Ryme scheme:Every line rymes with the line under it. Alliteration: none Onomotopeia: none Simile/Metaphor:Like a newly planted flower,and like a thorn in my side. Home
 * Thorn In My Side**