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Resilience in Shadows

December 1, 2023
By Ruka BRONZE, Dennison, Minnesota
Ruka BRONZE, Dennison, Minnesota
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In the dark and lonely corners,
Where shadows stretch and moan,
The echoes of words linger,
Like a relentless, cutting stone.


Bullies lurk in the silence,
Their laughter like a bitter sting,
In scars of their cruelty,
Haunt the hearts they wither and bring.


They revel in another's suffering,
Their words like piercing cries,
Creating wounds that bleed unseen,
Leaving hearts in an endless sigh.


In the depths of depression's embrace,
The world becomes a heavy shroud,
Where every step feels like a burden,
And the sky seems a distant cloud.


In the depths of despair and pain,
There's a flicker that fights to burn,
A strength within, a voice barely audible,
And souls, resilience they yearn.


For the bullies may try to shatter,
And they often seem to succeed,
Though depression may cast its shadow,
Hope remains a frail, fragile seed.


With each dawn comes a chance,
To mend the wounds and simply try,
Though the courage may seem out of reach,
We'll stand, but often crumble and cry.


Together strive against the darkness,
Supporting each other through the storms,
With love as a distant and fading memory,
Fighting with blunt and weary form.


So, let us struggle amidst the trials,
Knowing that together we may fall,
And though our strength falters at times,
We yearn for solace a comforting call.


As the echoes of pain continue to resonate,
In the corridors of broken dreams,
We long for a respite from the relentless ache,
Hoping for a moment where peace gleams.


Yet in the heart of this endless night,
A glimmer of hope pierces through,
Reminding us of the strength we hold,
And the resilience in each soul, anew.


The scars may run deep, but they also tell,
A story of survival and enduring grace,
For in each scar lies a tale of courage,
A testament to the spirit's unyielding embrace.


So, as we navigate this maze of sorrow,
Let us hold onto each other's hand,
Knowing that together, we can find our way,
To a place where hope and healing stand.


In the dark and lonely corners,
Where shadows stretch and moan,
We'll stand as beacons of courage,
And sow seeds of strength to be sown.  


The author's comments:

this is about being bullied and having depression and low self-esteem  


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