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Rumors
February 2, 2012
I see them whisper.
Watching their lip gloss smiles move.
Their eyes track me.
I’m the prey and they’re the predator.
Stares hurt.
When they spread,
an inscrutable feeling,
slowly creeps inside me.
Self control is the only the thing holding me back
Rumors hurt.
No friends to help.
I’m suffering alone.
Freaks won’t stop to say “hi”.
I’m the odd man out.
Enemies hurt.
I can see them whisper.
When they spread.
No friends to help.
Welcome to my vexatious life.
Just want to be inanimate.
© Jill H., Pompton Plains, NJ
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TimmyTiger GOLD said...
on Mar. 4 2012 at 6:50 pm
I, of all people, hate rumors. I had some spread about me but they were snuffed quick because I have a temper. I loved it, write on!
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