Do you see that girl over there?

Do you see how she's always reading a book?
It's because she can finally escape from reality.
Do you see how she somehow lost five pounds over night?
It's because she's wearing a slimmer. She's insecure about her weight.
Do you see how she's so quiet?
It's because she's afraid of being judge for what she says.
Do you see how she seems so smart?
It's because she's afraid of the disappointment from her mother.
Do you see how she never smiles?
It's because she doesn't have much to smile for.
Do you see how she waits every morning for her boyfriend?
It's because she's worried that he won't come to school.

But today, do you see the tear stains?
Do you see the way she seems to be lost?
Do you see how much her hands are shaking?
Do you see how she isn't really paying attention?
It's all because her godmother is dying nearly three hours away from her.
It's all because her mother is there, not home.
It's all because the day after her mom left, she found out that somebody called her a c*nt.
It's all because she's bullied.

Do you even know her?
Her life story?
Her name?

I'll tell you what.
That girl?
Yeah, she's me.