Mind Shift

The old is just that.  Something new must arise from its ashes.  And we wait.....

a little longer.

My Bully Story

"Why don't you grow up?"

     When I was in school, this kid, much smaller than me, would bully me relentlessly.  It was unbelievable.  Nothing could prepare me for such indignant treatment.  During my early childhood, I never imagined the day would come when I would be the victim of a stone cold bully.  I was nice to everyone!  Looking back, I think the kid felt like he had nothing to worry about with me.  He didn't seem like he worried about anything.  Nothing stood in his way and nothing was off-limits.  Day after torturous day this kid beat my childish innocence to a withering pulp.  My mind wasn't ready for this so soon.  I wasn't finished being a kid.  But I had to grow up faster than I wanted.  It wasn't like I could fight back.  Although I may have been larger in stature, this kid didn't see it.  At times I'd watch him from a safe distance.