i was bullied
i was teased in school because of my complexion
i was taking medicine for my kidneys then, and that was one side effect of it
everyone didn't want to talk to me
i had to wear concealer every day to school which made it even worse
i didn't even want to face the entire school as i read out the announcements
i could see your face in the crowd every morning
smiling at me, giving me the thumbs up as i looked up
you were so happy, your grin made your entire day worthwhile
as you walked by me to go to class you hugged me even though you weren't supposed to
even though your friends tease you for being with an ugly girl
even though you were someone everyone liked
there was this terrible day
you rushed all the way to my class when you heard i failed math
and walked in and hugged me
you didn't care that many people were staring
the willow tree, how could i forget?
you had something to cheer me up with
we stood under it, you pulled the branches
raindrops fell and covered us both
you promised you would make me happy
what i'd give to go back to that day
but where did your promise go?
it's not easy for me, mr yap wee kiat
it's been three years
i have gotten over you but i have not gotten over us
and i believe that you're happy