‘Twas the night before Exams
and all through my room,
I sat quietly awaiting my
ultimate doom.
The pencils were placed in
the backpack with care,
In hope that at the paper I
just wouldn't stare.
The students were nervous all
stiff in their chairs
While visions of failure hung
in the air.
And the teachers with their
Scantrons and I with my note cards,
Prepared for a day that was
sure to be hard.
When books began to fall
creating a clatter,
My teacher looked up asking
what was the matter?
Frustration had built inside
of my body,
I responded to her trying not
to be snobby.
Then what with my wandering
eyes should I see?
My clock blinking bright,
twelve thirty-three.
A full night’s rest, surely
not ahead,
I crawl to the couch, resting
my head.
Hours passed by filled with
cartoons and news,
But this was not curing my
exam day blues.
Go math! Go english! Now
physics! Spanish two!
Everything chemistry and
anatomy too!
All Gen Ed classes, no matter
how small,
Go away! Go away! Go away
all!
All folders filled with
useless review
All protractors, pens, and
everything due.
As I began to drift off,
finally calming down,
Thinking of the future made
me frown.
I prayed I would not sleep
through my alarm,
Surely a snow day would cause
no harm.
My eyes-how dull! My hair
balled in a mess!
As morning drew near I tried
hard not to obsess.
I tumbled out of my cave, my
stomach filled with fear.
I am not ready for this oh
my, oh dear.
And grabbing my backpack with
nerves in my belly,
I embarked on my journey, my
legs just like jelly.
All of this panic filling my
head,
Soon developing a new feeling
of dread.
Last minute cramming would do
nothing to alter,
Should have studied but knew
I would falter.
With a switch of the light
and a quick little sigh,
I trudged to school, kissing
my good grades good-bye.
The teachers passed out the
intimidating tests,
All I could think is, I
should have gotten some rest.
Then I yelled to my peers,
with a loud hearty cry,
Happy exams to all, kiss your
GPA good-bye!
