5th grade peer pressure

• Artist: That Chick Who Runs
• Description: I wrote this poem for a literature assignment. It actually happened to me. It may be a little vague, but that's poetry for you. I mean think about edgar allen poe! He had some references that made you really think or sometimes he was rather vague. I'm only in 8th grade so please don't be too harsh about it if you don't like it!
• Date: 01/03/2011
• Tags: grade peer pressure

Apprehensive, my palms glisten
Sweat crawls down the back of my neck
The girls' eyes are fixed on me
Stuck in a corner, there is no escape

“Are you gonna tell her?
If you don't then I will!”
Pressure building, I need a way out
Fumbling with a thread on my shirt
I gulp back tears
Five to one, this can't be fair

They think I don't like her
But honestly, I do
Through mistreatment and blame
I can't see how
That I possibly could

But wait, saved by the bell!
I rush back inside
Retaining my emotions
I appear calm at my desk

They may leave me alone
But that's just for now
Each time she takes advantage
Each time I tell them
Is another reason
To be treated that way