I Wish I Was There to Protect You – A Poem for Bullying Victims and Survivors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thinking of my childhood, there\u2019s so much I wish I\u2019d known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d love to go back and tell myself, now that I am grown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You were only nine or ten when those mean, cruel things were said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People hit you, called you names, threw papers at your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You used to think to yourself, \u201cIf they only took the time to know me.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“They would see I was a good person, generous, kind, and friendly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They laughed at your behavior, which was a result of your family strife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They judged you for your clothes and hair, but didn’t know about your home life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If I could go back and be there for you, I\u2019d tell you it was okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to pretend you\u2019re sick, because you\u2019re scared of what they\u2019ll say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go to school with your head held high and keep believing in yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ones who tease, laugh, and mock have their own problems and need help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are right; you would make a great friend; you\u2019re funny, kind, and smart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they don\u2019t see it, keep pushing forward, don\u2019t hide in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You had so much love for yourself and were born with a heart of gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the pain took its toll on you. You went down a dark and lonely road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It took 25 years to get you to where you are today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have worked on your confidence and built yourself up along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am so proud of you and I wish I could have told you then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I could have shared all this with you when you were only ten!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Love,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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