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You laughed at me
When you saw me crying on the playground.
But you don't know
That my mommy just died.
You picked on me
For the too big clothes I wear.
But you don't know
That they were church donations
To replace the ones that burned up in the fire.
You threw wads of paper at me
When I fell asleep in class.
But you don't know
That I'm raising my baby brother
So most nights I go without sleep.
You stared at me
When I came to school
With a black eye and a split lip.
But you don't know
That my daddy drinks
And he gets mad that I look like my mommy.
You giggled in the corner
When I was sent to the principal for lashing out.
But you don't know
That that extra time in school
Keeps me safe from him.
You were silent
When I didn't show up for a week.
And when I came back my arm was in a cast.
But you don't know
That next time I might not come back.