They hear of a fight
and gallop over to watch
and enjoy the scene.
They stir up trouble
just to cause a reaction,
laughing innocently.
Spreading a rumour
they create a commotion
and smile with glee.
Known as ‘The Stirrers’
in school they are infamous
for their mischievious deeds.
They are animals:
vultures scavenging for prey;
hungry lions on the prowl.
With big blue eyes of ice
that analyse you in a fight-
criticing your strength.
In appearance
they look like you and me,
but beneath they are dangerous.
Silently they plot
their next disaster for you,
just because you said something wrong.
After life at school
society deals with them.
They become today’s criminals.
© Heather R Ellis
May 2006