Choosing Peace Over Drama

By Neriah Keren Ahhi (Grade 9 Mendeleev)

You started to learn the words “Me too.”

You’re starting to heal from the trauma.

Now, you’re seeing life in a whole new view.

Your circle has become smaller. I see you grow.

I can see you’ve become someone who’s better.

You seem to have that glow

from that girl who was so self-conscious

to someone unafraid to show herself,

from someone who was always so anxious

to someone who trusted her abilities, who trusted herself.

Self-love.

First accept, then trust the process.

Self-love.

Believe, and you will see the progress.