In spring of 2013
I stopped going to school
I left homework in my backpack and brought it back to school undone
I wore large frumpy shirts
And covered my legs whenever I wore shorts
Sometimes I had to leave class before the tears came
Other times I put my hair over my face and hoped no one would notice
My bed became my haven
Being alone my only solace
Now it's September of 2013*
And I go to school everyday
I do my homework in class and in the library
I wear whatever I want
I stay in class the whole period
And I am able to wear my hair up in high ponytails
But still
I find myself just as desolate and hopeless as I was 5 months ago