Unjust Repentance – Weed

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He was the brightest of the lot
envied by his peers
abhorred by the dorks
for he could spell maths in his dream
science was his favorite
a whiz kid never before seen

He spoke with elegance
wore myriad skillson his arms
excelled in school challenges
never desired anyone harm

While knowledge was his friend
he was born introvert
he didn’t have the suave
to be considered for the cool kids’ club

So, he remained upset
and always appeared gloom
despite his innate skills
his social life was doomed

He wanted resurrection
he longed for respite,
he was tired of being called
the leader of the nerds

He expressed his stigma
to an acquaintance he knew
expressed his eagerness
to be part of the group

The person he knew
was a born rogue
he pulled him
into the dark side of the world

To be part of the

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12 thoughts on “Unjust Repentance – Weed”

  1. “his life was in smokes
    addiction soon dragged him away” – sad truth of many a shattered dream.
    Great write. True commentary about the price to fit in.

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