Poem by Daisy, age 12I never knew how much this life was hurting me Never knew if I talked back to some body Never knew what kind of punishment would hit Never knew why I did it anyway Why couldn’t I just be regular? Why couldn’t I just say “O.K.” Why didn’t I give it up Why couldn’t I just listen Why did I have to argue Why couldn’t I just say “O.K.” Life would be more easier if I just listen to the teacher and state But no, I don’t want to give it up I want to argue and hear, “shut up” I want my own way even if it’s my life That’s why it’s so important that I should Stop and think But no, I don’t think before I open my mouth Then the anger comes out and hits someone And then afterward I’m sorry Tears come down and then I cry. |