Reflection

This is a reflection a boy who bullied me when I was younger. Now, I think I might understand what he was going through.


He scarred me.

Deep.

into my bones.

It feels like

Grief.

Grief for I don't know what.

Not knowing?

I don't understand.

I think, the point may be just that. That I don't understand.

But.


 

What I don't understand

is why it's okay that I don't understand.

Why that's the point.


 

I think he gets it.

Maybe deeper

than I do.

I think that's what's hurting him.


 

He needs

something.

Something for not having

an explanation.

For

For being so alone.

He has to distract himself

from the world.

Inez Folklore

VT

14 years old

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