All manner of words said
She even called me faggot
Took it all in, forgive her instead
Though the rumour stinks like maggots
To college I went, to prove them wrong
Goals, aimed high, never be at the ladder's rung
And now, am a pilot.
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An entry into @felt.buzz contest
#ZapFic contest: tell me a tale in 240 characters or less (results of last week, and new prompt)