02 May 2025

SOCIAL AND SENSORY SHUTDOWN : EARLY ELEMENTARY YEARS

part 1 of 5
 
Fearing separation from his mother,
He held on to her hand with a firm grip.
Happy sounds of children became louder,
As both approached closer towards the classroom.
 
They were greeted by a pretty lady,
Inviting both into her large classroom.
Loud sounds escaped the room as they entered,
Both began talking amongst each other.
 
The security of his mother’s hand,
Released her hand seamlessly from his own.
He felt the pretty lady take his hand,
Then walked him to the other children.
 
The pretty lady let go of his hand,
Nervously, he waved bye to his mother.
He heard the laughter and listened for words,
But couldn’t quite understand any words.
 
Being shy or insecure, maybe both,
He was often found playing his lone self.
He was then redirected towards group play,
Where he continued playing with others.
 
The pretty lady sang songs and played games,
Helping the children become school-ready.
He was excited to speak, read and write,
In his newly learned language of English.
 
By now, your preying eyes were on this boy,
As the bully boy, you savored your prey.
Bossing the rest of the children around,
It was your rules; who, how and where they played.
 
Many yielded to each of your commands,
Avoiding being degraded by you.
Each holding back tears in front of their peers,
They complied and followed all your orders.
 
Being the new kid in class, you mocked him,
Reinforced by your herd, he stood alone.
Taking every punch and verbal attack,
With no adult in sight to break the fight.
 
Containing fear of what may come his way,
He suppressed your daily bully boy ways.
He held the pain he faced all to himself,
Not even his teacher or parents knew.
 

 

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