I stand
I hear them
talking
smirking
laughing
behind their hands
I push
through the hall
I see them point
I see them nudge
I see the way
they roll their eyes
And I sit at lunch
alone
until They come
to mock me
saying I am
too perfect
and making
me feel
crazy
lonely
But maybe I am not crazy
for I do have friends
who are the same
and we are beautiful
although we're Different
and we are bright
like falling stars.
and we fall
into darkness
but when
we land
it is light
and flowers bloom
and birds do sing
and all is well
until They come.
They come and make it dark again.
I break the curve and
I hold my head up high



© 1999 Rayn McMahon


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