I am by Kari

I am

I am a good listener...
I wonder why people spread rumors...
I hear little giggles and laughter as I walk by...
I see staring and pointing at me...
I want people to stop the snickering...
I am a good friend and listener.

I pretend nothing is wrong...
I feel sorry for those people who got hurt...
I touch the single tear drop from my cheek...
I worry that something might happen...
I cry because I know it hurts...
I am a good friend and listener.

I understand it hurts you...
I say you can talk to me...
I dream it will all stop one day...
I try to help you through...
I hope it will go away...
I am a good friend and listener.

~*kari*~
~1997~

friends sharing hugs

~my daughter's insight at age 14~
(thoughts to her friend...
who was having a difficult time...
and about peer reactions to them both.)