Theme 4: Problems teens face

You told me that you loved me
You said that if i love you I would do it.
So I did it,
Now I am a single mom with no support trying to support my child.

You guys said " come on" it would make you look cool do it.
Now I am failing all my classes and in trouble with the law.

I saw you laying there in a puddle of blood, clinging to his picture.
I saw and read that note about how you loved him.
Weeping, pain, suffering, and everyone crying, wishing you were still here.

I thought I was petty, i thought everyone liked me,
Then i hear the cheerleaders talking about me.
What they say is so hurtful.
I just want to keep poping these pills.

I sit in class looking at your chair
woudering if your dad came home drunk again?
I guess i will see you when the black eye goes away.

He tells me its my fault, he wouldnt do it
but i piss him off.
Everyone asks me about my bruises all I say
is he loves me.
Julia Bailey