Now you understand how beneath the layers
Bullies wrap their pain in a shroud of spite,
Their anger is a wildfire masking a burning wound.
And you, bearing your own silent wounds,
Learn to see beyond the jeers and sneers,
You stand unwavering, not just a target.
Finding true strength in empathy,
A quiet power in your gentle heart,
As you walk through the halls:
The echoes of taunts fade away,
Replaced by a sense of resolve,
A determination to rise above;
To be more than their words,
To break free from the shadows,
And finally let your spirit soar.