navwin » Archives » Teen Poetry #4 » Cruel Words-revised & renamed
Teen Poetry #4
Post A Reply Post New Topic Cruel Words-revised & renamed Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Angel Bee
Member
since 2001-01-30
Posts 176
Virginia

0 posted 2001-03-31 09:05 PM


~This is the final draft of the previously named Unexpected-it wouldn't let me edit it so i had to make it a new post,so tell me what ya think!~

-Cruel Words-
There once was a boy who sat alone at lunch
He was made fun of and called names by the popular bunch
Each and every day he let the names pass him by
He never “fought” back because, the boy was too shy
The comments didn’t really bother the boy at first
Until one day when he felt the emotions inside would burst
The anger in the boy built up and grew strong
He couldn’t take much more; he knew it wouldn’t be long
The boy went home and thought about what he should do
He came up with a plan,in which he decided to pursue
Each day he carefully contemplated his plan
If he followed through he knew he would not die a free man
The boy began to make preparations for his action
He knew this would be big, like a coming attraction
Very soon, he told himself the day would come
He knew exactly what to do, what would happen to some
At first the boy was frightened, but not anymore
Nobody knew what was coming,or what they had in store
The next day the boy arrived at schol with his plan worked out
Nobody would know what brought this on, or what its really all about
The boy walked in and gave it one last thought
He could not be won over, he could not be bought
The boy silently walked into the library and began to proceed
He was thinking only of himself, not the others in need
He pulled out the gun that he had been hiding
The boy never stopped to think of the pain he’d be providing
He went on and shot one of the popular girls
As she fell to the floor his mind went into a whirl
Then he went on to kill many, many others
Never realizing the pain coming to unknowing fathers and mothers
Maybe the boy would have never resorted to this violent deed
If the popular kids would have considered his feelings and his needs
Now the school is wounded and half dead
All because of cruel words that had been said


© Copyright 2001 Angel Bee - All Rights Reserved
Linc
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Senior Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 552
The Backstreet Boy
1 posted 2001-03-31 11:02 PM


Hey,

     This...this...is really good I loved it. The feeling..the truth...I loved it. Don't get me wrong now shooting people is not the answer but either way the message was a good one. This goes straight to my libarary and... darn (the nice word) I am speech-less all I have is keep up the GREAT work. Until your next masterpiece

      -- Linc

"Once you reach your original goal it seems that the journey was your real accomplishment."

lilpoet
Member
since 2000-12-30
Posts 55
Dallas,Tx
2 posted 2001-03-31 11:08 PM


okThis was extremly good.  It reminds me of my poem that I wrote.  It's called "we've come close".  It's really scary when there's a threat or even worse a shooting.  I don't know who's fault it is.  It is a good thing though not to make fun of people, but I don't think that is the cause

~If I had a star for everytime you made me smile, I'd be holding the entire midnight sky in my hands~

Dopey Dope
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Moderator
Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132
San Juan, Puerto Rico
3 posted 2001-04-01 10:06 PM


I really liked this one.
Thought you did this quite well.

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

cherish
Senior Member
since 2001-03-25
Posts 1639
swimming in fairy floss...........
4 posted 2001-04-01 10:15 PM


gorry but very true....i liked how the "boy" was kept anonnymous and that..it kind of detached  us from him without totally losing it altogether...good stuff..
now if only kids werent that cruel...*sighs*

Kosetsu
Member
since 2001-03-10
Posts 450
Alabama, USA
5 posted 2001-04-01 10:31 PM


I like this. I almost makes me feel as if I can get into the mind of someone that would do something like the school shootings. I believe this is the first of your poems I've read. I'm adding you to my library too. Keep it up.

It can't be!
He exists..
Master of the Oceans!
It's..
Leviathan...

Fading Away
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Elite
since 2001-03-14
Posts 3131
Lynchburg, Virginia
6 posted 2001-04-02 04:49 PM


This is very sad.  But, unfortunately, it seems to be the reality these days.  This one's going into my library.  Very nice job.

--Marie

It's true that we don't know what we've got until we lose it, but it's also true that we don't know what we've been missing until it arrives.

banburycross
Senior Member
since 2001-03-27
Posts 946
viginia
7 posted 2001-04-02 06:08 PM


Very powerful piece, i really enjoyed this.  Keep up the good work.

Sometimes, the things that go unsaid are the only things worth hearing.

Ina
Senior Member
since 2000-10-09
Posts 1236
Quebec, Canada
8 posted 2001-04-02 06:39 PM


it was very good. both versions were great!

regina

a small cut is only the beggining of a life in pain

Acies
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665
Twilight Zone
9 posted 2001-04-10 06:29 PM


This revised version is much better.
yes, one must think of the consequences first before they do something dumb....
there are better solutions to problems than violence

"So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this give life to thee." W.S.

keoni
Senior Member
since 2000-10-16
Posts 850
Up in the mountains in the NFC
10 posted 2001-04-10 06:33 PM


This was very good!I have been on both sides in my life, but I think it takes a weak minded person to resort to this,but the poem described things perfectly. Great job.
Jon

"Your anger is a gift"-Rage Against The Machine

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Teen Poetry #4 » Cruel Words-revised & renamed

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary