I hold this paper in my hand
my hand
My name is at the top
my name
and
in LARGE black letters
a word
one  single  word
like a stalker
Reminds me of the creepy boy
in 7th grade
following me in the halls
calling me at home
staring
at  me
this word
following   calling   staring
I want to scream at it to
GO AWAY
nine letters
Perhaps it shouldn’t bother me
many have walked this path before
this is my very first time
(June 2006)
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