In February 2006, an energetic sophomore was jumped and beaten by a group of guys from his highschool in Austin, Texas. The reason for the attack: He was GAY! He was a victim of a hate crime. He suffered extensive injuries that gave him 13 stitches and a few nights in the hospital, where he later died from complications. The worst thing is that it was not reported. The most proud and open-voiced person was now silent.
People think their actions or words dont hurt.
They're wrong!
Dont be a victim, report any crime!
The following is a poem dedicated to my friend....
Fists and Chatter
by: Bobby C.
Just because of what I am,
People find me as annoying as ?Sam-I-Am?
People cant accept the truth
They try to find false images of proof
They beat and beat to try and kill
While others wont do something ill
To disown is what parents do
The child knows not what to do
Friends are all he?s ever had
He was almost beaten by his dad
Few people accept with open arms
But those who do have a kind charm
People talk and people chatter
Even behind those who matter
But scars are there everyday
Showing no sign of the pain to fade
His pride is low, for it has shattered
All thanks to fists and chatter
People think their actions or words dont hurt.
They're wrong!
Dont be a victim, report any crime!
The following is a poem dedicated to my friend....
Fists and Chatter
by: Bobby C.
Just because of what I am,
People find me as annoying as ?Sam-I-Am?
People cant accept the truth
They try to find false images of proof
They beat and beat to try and kill
While others wont do something ill
To disown is what parents do
The child knows not what to do
Friends are all he?s ever had
He was almost beaten by his dad
Few people accept with open arms
But those who do have a kind charm
People talk and people chatter
Even behind those who matter
But scars are there everyday
Showing no sign of the pain to fade
His pride is low, for it has shattered
All thanks to fists and chatter
