Subj : from my poetry book
To   : All
From : Matthew Munson
Date : Mon Nov 07 2022 21:17:22

The Great Escape

You never knew the reason why I wanted to dash out of class
You never knew I had an enemy 
Enemy ready to intimidate because I was different
You thought I was weird
Until now
I have a story to tell you
The reason why I was ready to leave your class so fast
I had to avoid the intimidation
I endured before, during and after school
So, I could get to the next class
For a little bit of tranquility
For a secret that took longer to unveil

Enemies can read minds
To give the fuel to terrorize
Making the final class
For a final year 
Not to remember for pleasure
I have a story that I need to share
For once generations ahead will not endure
Bolting out of class
Getting the gas to run thru the hallways
Making sure the enemy is not within

Heading for the great Escape
Avoiding the provocation
For one to have some tranquility for a year I was supposed to cherish
But the scars still subside
No mere frivolity for those buried memories
Letting those feelings pour out
So, no one else need to fear others to be who they are 
Precious beings needing value
Run away, run away
So, one can be themselves one day
 
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