<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><div><b>“High School Soldier”</b> by Kierra B.</div><div><br></div><div>Every day when you come through the doors,</div><div>You are entering the high school war,</div><div>Where you will be shot at with words that could kill.</div><div>They are thrown without any rightful skill. </div><div><br></div><div>There is the laughter of the rival,</div><div>Who is just downright cruel.</div><div>Their words cut deep down,</div><div>And you, the victim, will begin to drown.</div><div><br></div><div>Keep your head high.</div><div>There is no need to cry.</div><div>Just wear a smile;</div><div>It'll be worthwhile. </div><div><br></div><div>Kill them with kindness, even if it hurts.</div><div>Don't let them shove you into the dirt.</div><div>Wear the uniform with pride.</div><div>Don't let them make you dead inside.</div><div><br></div><div>You are above them all,</div><div>So hold your head up and stand tall.</div><div>They'll all fall with a little time,</div><div>Because people throw rocks at things that shine. </div><div><br></div><div>You are fine the way you are.</div><div>Those who say otherwise can get stuck in the tar.</div><div>Soon things will get better, and don't say they will not,</div><div>Because sooner or later those fools will get caught.</div><div><br></div><div>So the next time they hurt you, remember this saying.</div><div>Nothing lasts forever, so just keep praying.</div><div>Next time, be strong like a boulder.</div><div>Every teenager is a high school soldier.</div></div><div><br></div>———————————————<br><br><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div> </div></div></body></html>