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Dont you dare say
  Things can change on a dime.
  We have all heard that rhyme.
  The one about sticks and stones,
  where they broke bones.
  But their words can't hurt you
  Don't you dare say,
  that words can't hurt me.
  That words hurt any less than stones
  Cause your stones might break bones,
  But it is your words that pierce my skin.
  Its words that lead to disaster
  Its words that lead to death
  Bones can heal,
  But the same can not be said.
  For those that thought,
  They could find peace only after,
  They lie dead.
  Those that survive are left with scars.
  Everything that you said,
  Every ill-intentioned statement,
  Remains in their minds.
  Every time you turn deaf,
  The the cries of those,
  That needed help the most
  Are unforgotten
  Don't you dare say,
  That you're sorry,
  You don't have the right.
  Because of those that had knives,
  For tongues and a heart cold as ice
  Many are not here for this christmass night
  Because of bullies in the school
  Because of the monsters,
  That lurk behind screens
  Because of the people that just stood by,
  And watched them attack you
  You feel as though you are being swallowed whole
  By the jaws of despair
  Don't you dare say
  that things will be alright
  Not when the sharks are circling,
  Waiting for you to make a mistake.
  Just so they can tear you apart.

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I made this to show the long term effects of bullying to help raise awareness and help make any bullies that read this relie the full effects of their actions.
This is definitely the most depressing story that i have made yet, i'm currently working on a not so dark version.