Silence
Crash went the books falling onto the unforgiving floor
Bang went the echo of laughter piercing my ears like bullets
Thump went the kid dropping to the floor like a defeated soul
Help him, do something,... silence
Boom went my heart pounding in my chest like a tiger trying to get free
Whip went my head searching for a teacher, any teacher...
Ring went the bell signaling tardiness for those who’ve not made it
Silence of the watchers and myself waiting ... watching
Help he mouthed
Begged
Pleaded
Silence
What am I doing? Help him!
Snap went my heart
Crack went my body dropping down to help the boy
Spark went the electricity of the eyes of the watchers boring into my back
Gasp went the boy when he saw that I was helping him
Roar went my voice ordering the bullies to, “STOP!”
Silence will not stop me from doing the right thing.
And neither should you
Uncover the courage from inside of you to stop bullying!