you came home

you started attending school with me again

it would seem this battle would take longer than any had expected

i hear girls scream your name

but

not the one i know best

after the students were reprimanded

and

told to treat you like another kid

i was finally able to see you

your face has aged

you look tired

you look broken

you smile to those around you

but i can see it

i can see the emptiness behind it all

what have they done to you?