Nerves Of Steel (Or Maybe Of Cheap, Rusty Silver Plating)

Dear World,

 

I am nervous

There...I said it

I, the girl who is always so confident, who mocks others for being afraid

I am nervous

 

This will be a new experience

But it'll be different from other new experiences

Because this one will determine the rest of my life

Of course, I'm speaking of high school

 

So much pressure is on me

I have to get good grades and/or participate in a sport, so I can get a scholarship

I have to participate in a lot of clubs, so that I can pad my college applications

I have to do my best, but, at the same time, be The Best

 

I have to live up to my brother's reputation

And beat my half-brother's failure

And beat my father's failure

And go farther than my mother did

 

I don't know what to do with my life

My brother has known since he was my age

He wants to be a video game designer

It is the perfect job for him

 

I don't want to end up in a boring job

I want to go far

Buy all of the things we've never been able to buy

And give my children everything they will deserve

 

So if you could help me out

Maybe make it so that all of middle school was a dream

So I could have a little longer before I have to grow up

I'd really appreciate it

 

Sincerely,

Me

Reviews

[gabby]

love it! keep up the good work :)

[Wolfe Greytome]

I like this. Simple, straightforward and well written.