How do you write a poem,
how do you know where to begin?
How should I commence the beginning line,
Should I look from within?
My title is unknown,
they don’t know who I am.
I am just their test subject,
I am only a piece of their exam.
How do you write a poem,
how do you make your words flow?
How should I start the middle stanza,
shouldn’t I already know?
My title is unknown,
I no longer know my character.
I don’t know who I’ve become,
I’m trying my best to get better.
How do you write a poem,
how do you end the story?
How should I finish the tale,
do I converse with
the one who knows me well?
But who can I run to with the problems I hold?
The words come out easy,
They are quick to fold.
The people around me don’t actually care
they’re just counting on me to win,
hoping I do it fair.
If I end this poem,
will my career end as well?
If my words don’t rhyme will that
bring my life to Hell?
They wait for my submission,
they don’t want me to dwell.
I know how to end a poem,
I know how to end things alright.
I’ll finish this poem and I
won’t put up a fight.
I’ll end it, yes, I’ll finish it all
tonight.
Author’s Note:
I think it is so easy to get caught up in so many school assignments which causes you to lose yourself in the process. This poem expresses the heavy feeling of only being seen as an “assignment” or “grade.” I hope that anyone who feels like their school career is more important than their mental health can come to the realization that it is not that serious and there is so much more to life.
Cameron Rodriguez | 17 | Beaumont, MS
