My Year In Poetry

As I progress from this year to the next
I must take a moment for myself, sit and reflect
I think and I ponder on what has changed me
As it can be said that certain events had clearly swayed me
The year began and my aspirations were high
Just a junior in school with a vast amount of time
School was my single focus and my grades were steady
I felt as if this year began better already
As I arrived at my finals I knew all was well
I was confident on my tests even after the bell
As I passed all my tests, as well did my stress
All my pieces were put in place, it felt like a game of chess
Yet I progressed, I felt like a success
The excitement I possessed was impossible to express
All my year’s work was validated by these results
Next year is when children form into adults
I was told senior year was a time to relax
However, this was far from the truth in fact
I became instantly stressed with many adversities
Homework, colleges and a job maintained on my journey
Of all the challenges I have faced this is clearly the top one
I’ve come to a stage in my life where playing is not an option
Before the curtains close, I must act as if I’m confident
But behind the scenes, my worries are very prominent
I feel like I’ve seen it all, but it’s really just the next section
It’s times like this I feel myself envious of the freshman
So to put it simply, if I’m asked how I’ve changed
I guess my perspective on life’s been rearranged
I now understand I have so much work ahead
All the answers that I’ve given with much more to be said
Although all of this is true, I’m still optimistic
Because being pessimistic through this isn’t realistic
Though the future is a mystery, I shouldn’t expect the worst
I pushed through obstacles my whole life, this isn’t the first
As I progress from this year to the next
I must take a moment for myself, sit and reflect
I think and I ponder on what has changed me
As it can be said that certain events had clearly swayed me

This poem is about: 
Me
My family
My community
Our world

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