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Shadows Cast in Noonday Light
March 22, 2024
Within the halls where laughter should resound,
Lies a shadow, thick and unprofound.
A child walks alone, bearing silent cries,
Beneath the weight of cruel, unkind eyes.
No solace found in corners or in stares,
Each whisper, each shout, a burden he bears.
The laughter of others, a piercing blade,
Leaving wounds unseen, not easily allayed.
Why must innocence meet with such disdain?
Why must joy be overshadowed by pain?
Each day a trial, each step a heavy stone,
In the midst of crowds, yet starkly alone.
Yet in this sorrow, a silent plea for change,
For kindness to bridge the gap, wide and strange.
© Anonymous
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This sonnet delves into the heart-wrenching reality of bullying, capturing the profound sadness and isolation experienced by those who endure it. It calls for a transformation towards empathy and understanding, aiming to replace the shadows of sorrow with the light of compassion.