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Poetry

She walked into the classroom,

A dog-eared copy of The Beach tucked safely into her bag

Next to a condom wrapper,

A rusted razorblade

And a crushed pack of cigarettes.

They stared at her as if the Devil himself

Walked in.

She held tightly to her books,

As she was quietly crucified.

She took her place,

Like she was queen for the day

In her black dress and big boots.

As they turned away,

Eyes and lips cutting her with every smile,

She screamed,

Like the delay fading on the amplifiers.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

I actually read this poem dramatically at a workshop for school. I got great reception from the audience, which is one thing I never expected. My old English teacher was there and loved it. He described this poem as being "raw and provocative".

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