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Sep 2021
17
I stood between my father's fist
and my brother
dared to say the words
hit me instead
you know it's what you want
bulging red eyes
and a thousand-mile stare
17
and bravely standing up
to my lifelong bully
and at that moment
I reclaimed my value
he knew I was no longer scared
Written by
Alicia  42/F/Southern California
(42/F/Southern California)   
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