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When Do You Know

When do you know
you�ve gone too far?
When the teasing has become bullying
and then there�s nothing
you can do to stop it.
Or what if you�re the bully?

When do you know
who is a good friend
and who isn�t
When you have no real friends
and you�re not sure how to find some.
What if you�re the bad friend?

When do you know
to give someone a break?
To stop pressuring them
to do what you want
whether it�s good or bad.
Or what if you�re being pressured?

When do you know
�what you want to be?
�who you want to be?
�what your job could be?
How do you know what you�d like?
Or what if you don�t want to decide?

When do you know
the difference between family and a friend?
When the line isn�t visible
and no matter how hard you try
the only feeling you get is �home�
Or what if they�re both?

When do you know
anything in life?
How do you find out?
You talk to the wise.
You try your best and you pray.
But what if you still don�t see?