Middle school reject
Screw time to reflect
Can’t change the past
Only myself, now, fast!

Walk down the halls left and right getting hit with spit balls
Sit in class off task
Thinking of ways to get acceptance
Act off impulse
I never thought I would regret this
Go visit Ms. Tolson
The regret falls in
Suspended from school
Pick up the phone, dial my dad in
All of this because I acted like a fool
Sit back in the office
Watch the time pass
Leave the office
Go back to class
Get some acceptance
For a short while
School bell rings
Time or the afternoon pile
Anxiety goes up
Avoid by joking
As I board the bus
Time to get off
Frustration goes up
Voice tones are high
Wish I was high
Wish I could fly

By Matt Sieradzki
2004