C-

High expectations

For myself

Fear of failing

Is something I will never

Escape

Each red mark

On the paper

Another mark

To myself

My confidence

My pride

The papers around me

Are clear

And beautiful

Unlike me

And my paper

Self doubt

Creeps in

In the shape of

C-

Gali

VT

14 years old

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