Bully

You took away my value

Made me feel low

My self-worth was gone

Your words hurt

They were like slaps to the face

Leaving a lasting sting

You spoke behind my back

Laughing at my flaws

Making my life miserable

But that was then

And this is now

Life has moved on

Yes people may hurt me

Words may be said

And people walk away

However, I am older now

Though I may not be wiser

But I can hold my own

I am not alone

I have someone in my corner

Helping me to stand strong

Sometimes you enter my thoughts

But you don’t own me anymore

That scared girl has gone

Jo Anne Kennedy

September 2017