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Jen W.

Staying Up

Last night my homework confused me

so I had to stay up late

it took me so long to find the key

doing homework is something I hate

I didn’t have that much to start

I could go to bed at a good time

I thought that I was playing it smart

but I forgot to read the print that was fine

I gave my work an unsuccessful try

and so I sat there confusedly

I decided that I would probably die

before I was finished truly

I called two friends for some insight

luckily they both came to my aid

to me they both sounded so bright

they would help me get a good grade

Their insight really helped me out

and finally I had finished

I was so relieved that I could shout

but my spirit had been diminished

So last night I didn’t sleep much

I was in bed at two instead of ten

tonight I have more homework and such

I hope this doesn’t happen again

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