Grade
7
Living in a world where monetary barriers separate people,
Trying to get past them.
Holding true to principles and beliefs,
Even while the world is trying to break them down.
Only a child, just turned 13.
Pain and death around every corner,
Innocence burned away.
Friends taken by death,
Wanting to go with them.
Only a child, just turned 13.
Parents passed away,
Trying to stay together.
Siblings dropped out,
Working to make ends meet.
Only a child, just turned 13.
Hiding in books,
Movies and shows.
Lying to make everything alright,
Pretending it’s all okay.
Only a child, just turned 13.
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