They Couldn't Stay

Someone took their life today
pain so deep
they couldn't stay.

Whispers echoed through the soul
all alone
no longer whole.

Did you look the other way
when you saw
hate on display?

Someone took their life today
pain so deep
they couldn't stay.
(DLC © 2012)

For those of you being bullied, know that you are strong! Do not buy into the words that are being whispered.  Hold your head high and know that you are worthy.  Find your voice and speak up to anyone and everyone. Make them listen to you so that the bullying will stop.  The bulliers are counting on your silence - like all offenders, they hope their intimidation works and not only dehumanizes you but silences you.  Do not give up - if you give up - they win.

For those of you who are watching the bullying...step up and step in!  If you cannot step in then step up and report it.  A life could depend upon it today!