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I hide in my room, inside my gloom; they say it’s just a phase,
I skip school, cause I’m not cool, I’m not seen for days.
I stay inside, I try to hide, I have no real friends.
The hurt, the hate, the fears, the tears, when will it end?
A punch, a shove, a trip, a fall, they laugh and walk away,
I hide my eyes, they won’t see me cry, I won’t show the pain.
I cut, I bite, I hide the scars, I trade pain for pain.
It’s all I can do, to hide from you, my tears fall like rain.
The physical pain, the emotional scars, they all took their toll,
So, I took the gun, I tied the knot, I stopped the pain in my soul.
My pain is gone, but yours lingers on, and now you ask why?
It’s all in the note I left for you, it’s all in the note I left.
The hole was dug, the prayers said, now I’m six feet down.
The bully’s gone; no, they just moved on, now that I’m not around,
Now that I’m gone, the bully moves on, to their next victim you see.
Who will it be, soon they will see; oh please Lord not me.
The hurt, the hate, the fears, the tears, it’s not what we ask for.
Their reasons are clear, we may be queer, or how we look, act, or dress,
They bully us for many reasons, far too many to guess.
But there is one question I have to ask, IS THE BULLY BULLIED TOO?
The physical pain, the emotional scars, they all took their toll,
So, I took the gun, I tied the knot, I stopped the pain in my soul.
My pain is gone, but yours lingers on, and now you ask why?
It’s all in the note I left for you, it’s all in the note I left.
Come out of your room, shine light on the gloom, let your fears be still,
Use your strength, your inner strength, see how far you can go.
Show the bully they didn’t win, your spirits stronger than their will,
Rise above it all, it’s a battle you can win, you are stronger than you know.
The hurt, the hate, the fears, the tears, with time will fade away,
A day will dawn where the bully moves on, and your torment will flee from you.
Release the pain, the hatred in your heart, forgiveness is God’s way,
Trust in Him, He never fails, ask, WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
The physical pain, the emotional scars, are not the means to your end,
Put down the gun, drop the rope, pick up the phone instead.
Many people are here to help, be they family, counselor, or friend,
They’ll help you through, you are not alone, there IS a better life ahead!
05/09/2023