For the worst school in the area,
Rejected by so many,
Isolated by all around me,
Entirely alone,
Singled out at school,
Loathed and bullied by all,
Always in my memory,
Never helped by anyone,
Depressed and deplored within those gates,
Rising above the hatred,
Exhuming strength from within,
Joy overcoming pain,
Easier day by day,
Confidence growing over time,
Twenty four years have passed.





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