Scribble

Takes One It only takes one One child One child to whine “We don’t want to play with you” To make you crawl into den of discomfort and confusion It only takes one One kid One kid to call you a Freak To shatter your world and make you believe it if only just a little It only takes one One voice One voice to echo through the school hallway “Hey Dyke! Hey Fag! Hey pay attention to me while I’m talking to you, you creep!” To crack what barrier you set up around yourself and blow in a storm It only takes one One spoonful One spoonful of applesauce thrown at you and your friends during lunch To smother your fears with reality and shove a steaming plate of self-hatred down your throat. It only takes one One boy One adolescent boy to ask “So why do you live in a trailer? Why are your clothes always dirty? Why are you so quiet?” To make you think, “is there something wrong with me or is it them?” It only takes one One cut One red sh...