Johnny the Newbie

Johnny the Newbie  (E) Second Place Winner WDC Teen Contest 12/2016 #2102639 by Chris Breva

Johnny was a new student in school
He seemed sullen and so down
Nobody seemed to think him cool
On his face he wore a frown.

I went up to him one day
I was determined to make a friend
You see I was raised that way
It turns out best in the end.

I put my arms around his shoulders
There came a tear to his eye
I could see his fears were now just smolders
He said "Not a soul has told me hi!"

We became best friends at that time
You see kindness is never a crime!

14 lines in sonnet format

Second place winner - WDC Teen Contest December 2016