Prepare for the Worst

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Being pushed to the ground hurts

Trust me, I know.

Sharp, small, silver pebbles

Cut into small knees

And scrape trembling hands

Hair blows into a tear-streaked face

As I glare at the figure behind me.

Names called, swirling in a downward spiral

Around and around and around

My head, leaving scars on my heart.

This is why

I never wanted to go to school

I didn't want to hear the whispers

swirling around my head

Every day I got up

And prepared for the worst

Today,

I smile and laugh

Alongside my friends

I strive for greatness

Smartest, most helpful, nicest

But there's always some part of me

That will wake up every day

And prepare for the worst.

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