*The words highlighted in Red are an example of repetition used in the poem. The words highlighted in Blue are an example of assonance used in the poem.
Should've, Could've, Would've
By: Emily Greenlee
I should've, could've, would've;
Done something about that day,
If only I had known it ended this way.
I am not proud to tell you
How I stood there and watched;
He was so big and scary
Was all that I thought.
I couldn't, wouldn't, shouldn't,
get involved at all.
I say to myself;
It's none of my business;
As I turn and walk down the hall.
I hear on the news;
'bout this kid who had died
It tells of his woe;
The day of his suicide
They talk about how he locked himself
inside of his room
All to have shot himself to forget all the pain.
Now as I walk through my school
I hear the laughter
But see the fear
In their eyes plainly after
And I know what their thought could easily be
They think to themselves "what if it was me"
I could've done something,
I could've told someone,
I would've, if I hadn't been so afraid.
Now I stand here promising
If I ever see,
This scary and sad sight again
I will change my should've, could've, would've
Into have, done, and did.
An analysis of "Should've, Could've, Would've" by Haley Cissel
This poem is told from a bystanders point of view, and explains the regret that they have. In the poem, a boy kills himself because of the pain he is put through, caused by a bully. The bystander sees the bullying take place, and decides to say nothing and just walk away.
Stanza four, states “They talk about how he locked himself inside of his room, All to have shot himself to forget all the pain”. This shows that bullying causes terrible consequences, and needs to be put to an end.
The repetition of “I should’ve, could’ve, would’ve”, shows how important it is to the bystander in order to stand up for the next victim he sees. If the bystander would have been there to help the boy being bullied, he may have saved a life.
In the poem, stanza 5 talks all about how fellow students of the boy walk the halls as if the suicide does not affect them. “I hear the laughter but see the fear in their eyes plainly after, and I know what their though could easily be; they think to themselves “what if it were me?””. This stanza shows that the students are affected by the suicide, and hope that they are never bullied like the poor boy that committed suicide.
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This poem is told from a bystanders point of view, and explains the regret that they have. In the poem, a boy kills himself because of the pain he is put through, caused by a bully. The bystander sees the bullying take place, and decides to say nothing and just walk away.
Stanza four, states “They talk about how he locked himself inside of his room, All to have shot himself to forget all the pain”. This shows that bullying causes terrible consequences, and needs to be put to an end.
The repetition of “I should’ve, could’ve, would’ve”, shows how important it is to the bystander in order to stand up for the next victim he sees. If the bystander would have been there to help the boy being bullied, he may have saved a life.
In the poem, stanza 5 talks all about how fellow students of the boy walk the halls as if the suicide does not affect them. “I hear the laughter but see the fear in their eyes plainly after, and I know what their though could easily be; they think to themselves “what if it were me?””. This stanza shows that the students are affected by the suicide, and hope that they are never bullied like the poor boy that committed suicide.
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*The words highlighted in Green are an example of personification used in the poem. The words highlighted in Yellow are an example of symbolism used in the poem.
Words Hurt
By: Kaylynn
You should know, bullying hurts.
It starts with one word, one word you blurt.
Fat, ugly, worthless. These are the words they hear.
Did you know, your their biggest fear?
Day by day you torment them,
it takes so long for their hearts to mend.
All they ask for is one true friend,
but you make them want their lives to end.
Everyday they wake up with regret,
all they want to do is forget.
It's not just hitting and punching, it's the words you say,
they hurt so much, they want to fade away.
This is when enough is enough,
they're sick of playing strong, sick of playing tough.
But they know they can make it through,
you may not have known, but they always knew.
They put on a fake smile and pretend they're okay,
they believe they can make it all the way.
Of course your words still offend,
but they have been pieced back together again.
Someone leaves the crowd and lends them a hand,
they learn that it's time to stand.
Their smile is no longer fake,
now they have no reason to ache.
You see, all they ever needed was a friend,
someone to stand by them when the bullying came again.
Now they are free,
the insults barely sting, don't you see?
The bully is never wanted, unless wanted to leave,
The person you bullied now has no need for long sleeves.
Your work here is done, not that it should of started,
now who's the one who feels broken hearted?
Bullying gave you power, that they refused to give,
you can't help but wonder ''what if''.
What if they didn't get so strong?
What if they were crumbled all along?
What you don't think of, is what could of been,
what if they pulled the razor to their skin?
What if you pushed them too far,
to where they tied a rope around their collar.
What if they wrote down all the secrets they had to spill,
right before taking an overdose on the pills?
You don't know what could of been done,
you were doing it all for fun.
You think they're losers, but they're stronger than you,
have you seen what they've been through?
With your words you gave a black eye,
they are leaving, bully, so say your goodbye.
But one more thing before you go,
did you enjoy my little show?
Remember, words can hurt more than the punch,
Believe me now? Cause this was just a hunch.
An analysis of "Words Hurt" by Haley Cissel
In the poem “Words Hurt”, the author expresses their opinion of bullying. In the first stanza the poem states, “It starts with one word, one word you blurt. Fat, ugly, worthless. These are the words they hear. Did you know, you’re their biggest fear?” I think this is a good interpretation of bullying, because it portrays how the action is started, an example of words said, and explains how they make the victim feel. When the hateful words come out of the bullies mouth, they feel power; like they are above the victim.
The title, “Words Hurt” and a certain line from the poem; “It’s not just hitting and punching, it’s the words you say,” shows that bullying is not just physical violence; it can be spoken as well. The words can hurt just as much as a punch would; both leaving the victim feeling helpless and worthless.
The most powerful line in the poem, “Someone leaves the crowd and lends them a hand, they learn that its time to stand”. Helping someone who is being bullied gives the victim hope. It makes them realize that they don’t have to go through the pain alone; they have someone to count on when things get tough.
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In the poem “Words Hurt”, the author expresses their opinion of bullying. In the first stanza the poem states, “It starts with one word, one word you blurt. Fat, ugly, worthless. These are the words they hear. Did you know, you’re their biggest fear?” I think this is a good interpretation of bullying, because it portrays how the action is started, an example of words said, and explains how they make the victim feel. When the hateful words come out of the bullies mouth, they feel power; like they are above the victim.
The title, “Words Hurt” and a certain line from the poem; “It’s not just hitting and punching, it’s the words you say,” shows that bullying is not just physical violence; it can be spoken as well. The words can hurt just as much as a punch would; both leaving the victim feeling helpless and worthless.
The most powerful line in the poem, “Someone leaves the crowd and lends them a hand, they learn that its time to stand”. Helping someone who is being bullied gives the victim hope. It makes them realize that they don’t have to go through the pain alone; they have someone to count on when things get tough.
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