laughter is hear all around her,
chatter is heard all about her.
her tears are shed in the morning,
her tears are shed in the night.
their voices evade her thoughts,
their voices evade her heart.
the voices cut into her heart,
the voices cut deeper than her heart.
they cut like knives into butter,
they cut like blades unto skin.
this girl stays strong,
this girl stays mighty,
she puts out her bullies,
she puts out their fire.
she smiles a large, beautiful smile;
she smiles a large, real smile.
