I’ve always tried to be good,
It’s very demanding
I’m a real hound for
Doing something for someone.
Hold coats,
Doors,
Seats,
Get someone a job
Or something.
Open up my arms
Let someone cry on my shirt
But when I get my chance,
I freeze completely
Some kind of shyness maybe
I urge myself to do it!
Fling your arms wide
But it’s difficult to sacrifice yourself
When somebody’s watching.
So hard to be good
For more than a few minutes
Like holding your breath.
However with daily practice
I have worked up to a
Whole hour.
If nobody disturbs
Me!
I sit all alone
With my watch in
Front of me.
Spreading my arms
Again and again.
No trouble at all
I am certainly best
When I’m all
Alone!!!!!!
Escarlin Reyes
New Millennium Business Academy Middle School
Age 12, Grade 7
Gold Key