Bullied
A tribute to all the people who have been bullied.65 total reviews
Comment from JennaG
I found this piece so inspiring! I especially love the lines about turning the thrown rocks into building blocks! That's so clever! I went through some bullying in high school and even though it was hard to see at the time, those bullies only make us stronger in the end. You've expressed this so well in your poem. It may be a short piece, but it truly says so very much! Well done! :)
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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I found this piece so inspiring! I especially love the lines about turning the thrown rocks into building blocks! That's so clever! I went through some bullying in high school and even though it was hard to see at the time, those bullies only make us stronger in the end. You've expressed this so well in your poem. It may be a short piece, but it truly says so very much! Well done! :)
Comment Written 13-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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Thank you. My Journalism training has taught me how to say the most with the least.
Comment from rjuselius
haha. lol. this is an entertaining piece of poetry dear nomi! however it carries an important social commentary as bullying does not always be triumphed. Loved the message though.
thank you for sharing!
Blessings and a larger than life squeeze!
Rebekka x
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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haha. lol. this is an entertaining piece of poetry dear nomi! however it carries an important social commentary as bullying does not always be triumphed. Loved the message though.
thank you for sharing!
Blessings and a larger than life squeeze!
Rebekka x
Comment Written 13-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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Thank you Rebekka. I appreciate your great comments.
Comment from c_lucas
When a rock is hurled at you, it is best to stand still until you see how excellent the aim is. If necessary, it is best to be ready to move out of its path. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
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When a rock is hurled at you, it is best to stand still until you see how excellent the aim is. If necessary, it is best to be ready to move out of its path. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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Thank you Charlie. Personally, I would rather not be thrown at. My goal has always been to be a target that hits back, harder than I was hit. I quickly became an undesirable target.
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I've dodged a few and returned the favor.
Comment from lyenochka
Great way to say it. If only we could encourage the kids being bullied today to think creatively and use the items of abuse as "building blocks" to grow strong and capable and compassionate.
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Great way to say it. If only we could encourage the kids being bullied today to think creatively and use the items of abuse as "building blocks" to grow strong and capable and compassionate.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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Some of us do, especially if the rocks are in the form of words. We use those negative words to create poems that say positive things, thereby undoing the intended harm attempted by bullies.
Comment from jmshumate
What a good message you have written in this poem, instead of turning to rage and pain which fuels revenge, he uses his bullied experiences to make him stronger, I guess what doesn't kill you does make you stronger. Thank you for sharing this!
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What a good message you have written in this poem, instead of turning to rage and pain which fuels revenge, he uses his bullied experiences to make him stronger, I guess what doesn't kill you does make you stronger. Thank you for sharing this!
Comment Written 13-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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Yep. Take those lemons and make a big pitcher of lemonade.
Comment from Alexander Vasa
Hey Nomi, great use of the rocks, I love it, such a positive outcome to a very negative eperience that a lot suffer, some more than others. If you don't think the same way, or look right in others' eyes, you are more than likely going to be bullied. It is how you deal with it that really count. And it is such a good thing not to be judged by what has happened to you, but by what you manage to achieve, or in the case of this poem, what you turn around and grow stronger from. Cheers, and thanks for sharing a great poem, Anastasia
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Hey Nomi, great use of the rocks, I love it, such a positive outcome to a very negative eperience that a lot suffer, some more than others. If you don't think the same way, or look right in others' eyes, you are more than likely going to be bullied. It is how you deal with it that really count. And it is such a good thing not to be judged by what has happened to you, but by what you manage to achieve, or in the case of this poem, what you turn around and grow stronger from. Cheers, and thanks for sharing a great poem, Anastasia
Comment Written 13-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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Thank you Anastasia. (By the way, you have one of the greatest names ever.) I appreciate your very wise assessment of how to successfully deal with bullies and their despicable tactics. I appreciate your input.
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Thank you Anastasia. (By the way, you have one of the greatest names ever.) I appreciate your very wise assessment of how to successfully deal with bullies and their despicable tactics. I appreciate your input.
Comment from Earl Corp
The idea of those that are bullied being able to make a positive out of it. It reminds me of the old saying "what doesn't kill you makes me you stronger." Very nice job.
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The idea of those that are bullied being able to make a positive out of it. It reminds me of the old saying "what doesn't kill you makes me you stronger." Very nice job.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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Thank you for your review comments Earl. I appreciate them.
Comment from Gloria ....
So true nomi, nothing exceeds like success in the face of bullies. Your poem is just the right length, it's innovative and yet clear to understand and to use those rocks thrown as building blocks demonstrates a positive attitude.
Well, well done. :))
Gloria
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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So true nomi, nothing exceeds like success in the face of bullies. Your poem is just the right length, it's innovative and yet clear to understand and to use those rocks thrown as building blocks demonstrates a positive attitude.
Well, well done. :))
Gloria
Comment Written 12-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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Thank you Gloria. At the risk of sounding trite. Don't complain about being handed lemons, make some lemonade.
Comment from Mastery
Hi, Nolan. I am sorry you were living a life in fear of bullies, my friend. You see how they generally turn out though don't you. Look at Trump. There is a sterling example of one.
Your poem is so good in positivity for all who suffer at their hands. Bless you, my friend and Happy Holidays! :) Bob
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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Hi, Nolan. I am sorry you were living a life in fear of bullies, my friend. You see how they generally turn out though don't you. Look at Trump. There is a sterling example of one.
Your poem is so good in positivity for all who suffer at their hands. Bless you, my friend and Happy Holidays! :) Bob
Comment Written 12-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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Bob, I was never bullied. I wrote the poem for those who suffered at the hand of bullies. I was such a fierce fighter that few people ever dare try to bully me. I nearly killed the last person who was foolish enough to try. I was eleven years old and went into such a rage that I was not even aware that I was beating that poor boy's head against the floor. I actually had to go to counseling. Needless to say, that pretty much ended attempts at bullying the "Crazy boy." True story.
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Wow! Who knew? Therein lies a short story, my friend. Take care, Your friend. Bob
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This certainly pays homage to all those who rose above the abuse of bullying. Not all of us are so lucky. The photo you chose is excellent in portraying the feeling of being picked on by others. The look on the boy's face tells volumes, of hurt and discomfort, and yet staying with the books, that will get him through this somehow. I like the phrase, 'using rocks as building blocks'. Not only does it have its own internal rhyme, but is positive and forward-looking. I appreciate your Author's notes which goes along beautifully with the 'short ditty' you wrote. Well done. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us all.
Take care, Jesse
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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This certainly pays homage to all those who rose above the abuse of bullying. Not all of us are so lucky. The photo you chose is excellent in portraying the feeling of being picked on by others. The look on the boy's face tells volumes, of hurt and discomfort, and yet staying with the books, that will get him through this somehow. I like the phrase, 'using rocks as building blocks'. Not only does it have its own internal rhyme, but is positive and forward-looking. I appreciate your Author's notes which goes along beautifully with the 'short ditty' you wrote. Well done. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us all.
Take care, Jesse
Comment Written 12-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018
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Thank you Jesse. Your review comments are about the best I received so far and there have been plenty, all positive, thank God.
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I am honored that you valued my comments in my review. Your poem really resonated with me.
Jesse
