Five

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Dear family,

What would you say if I told you

That smart, quiet little kid wants to die

Your child is broken

Your sibling cries at night so you can't hear them

Your cousin is scarred and burned and bruised

Would you apologize for not noticing sooner?

Would you try to help and make it better?

Or would you not care?

Pretending the words never left my mouth

Just laugh it off and go on as normal

Maybe they aren't so quiet

Maybe they're loud and popular at school

It could be anyone

Your little girl...

Your baby boy...

Your big sister or brother...

Your best friend...

That kid you either look up to or pick on at school..

Be careful what you say and do

It could just determine whether somebody will live or die

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