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By Anonymous

“Don’t judge me
Or my scribbling
I wantneedcrave honesty!”
(but if you don’t like it figure out a diplomatic way
to almost say it)
Open the essay (wow, this blows) and pretend to smile
laugh enjoy the run-ons about something i don’t even
care oh god there are six pages of this worthless crap.
Smile pretty.
“I like it. It’s nice.”
Dick and Jane have more depth than this.
I can see you study my reaction as I read.
Your face is so hopeful, my laughter is
so insincere. I try my hardest to think of
a polite way to tell you to quit while you’re
ahead. I can honestly say that I sugarcoated
the truth.
“Well done,” I say.
I especially loved the part where it was over.



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EmaRose said...
on Jan. 14 2012 at 1:20 pm
I love this-know the feeling to.

sarahw said...
on Apr. 8 2009 at 11:40 pm
wow, this is great. i love your style. it's very unique...somewhat reminiscient of e. e. cummings. also, i like how you made something so everyday into a beautiful poem. well done!

12345 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 8 2009 at 9:00 pm
12345 BRONZE, Strafford, New Hampshire
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Perfect. I can relate to this poem on every level, but than again, can't every kid who has lived the school life?

Catlady SILVER said...
on Apr. 8 2009 at 8:03 pm
Catlady SILVER, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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That is so true! No one has depth any more. They just fake thier complints. Love your point of veiw!