Antipathy

Soala Idasetima

On several occasions,

I’ve spent recess alone,

Been chosen last in gym class

And been the victim of pointed index fingers

And malicious laughter.

Now, every time someone laughs with me,

I think they’re laughing at me.

And often, I’m told I don’t laugh much.

Maybe, it’s because I’m afraid of my own laughter.

Maybe, because my laughter

Reminds me of

Theirs
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