I have never known a bully
who documents
their negative behaviour
and actions
have you?

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I know a bullied person
broken, bowed
who in despair
felt compelled to
keep records.

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I have never know a bully
who keeps
the door open
while being intimidating
or demeaning.
Have you?

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I know someone
who feared
the closed door,
the deserted corridor,
the terse email
the presence
of the bully.

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I have never known a bully
who accepts
culpability
for the consequences
of their actions.
Have you?

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I know a victim
so damaged ,
so let down
so alone
that they begin believe
they are at fault.

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I have never
known a bully
to apologise
and change
their ways.
Have you?

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And...
I have never known a bully
who admits
to their failings,
because,
they think this is a sign
of weakness.

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But….
I can tell you,
because I know,
that the vitriol
a bully throws at you,
reveals their lack,
and an imagined mirror
reflects it all back.

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So….
Like a phoenix
from the ashes
emerge from the darkness
anew.
Stand up to bullies,
re-claim YOU.