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Jan 22
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Crescent_Moon

Silent aid

As we are taking our test I look up.
One girl bent over in concentration,
face nearly touching her paper.
Another girl with one hand in her hair,
twisting it into knots and pulling out big clumps.
One guy slowly pulling out his phone,
carefully concealing it under his test paper.
My friend across the room,
her eyes squeezed tightly shut,
trying to stop the tears from slipping out.
I want to tell her that it will be okay,
it's just a formative,
but the teacher has already called for quiet twice 
and I don't want to try her patience.
Quietly, I complete my test
and bring it up to the front of the room,
drawing the attention of my classmates.
My friend's eyes meet mine,
glistening with tears and a look that says,
Help me.
I return her gaze with a look that is trying to say,
You're going to be okay, it's going to be okay.
She gives a tentative smile and I give her a thumbs up.
You've got this.
Finally her smile forms into an almost tangible grin,
Thanks.
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  1. Reid
    Jan 23, 2020

    What a generous gesture to extend to a friend in need! Tests come and go, but kindness like this will be remembered. You've done a marvelous job of setting the scene -- the tension all around you, your friend's glistening eyes, the stern teacher's call for quiet. And then the "silent aid," a kindness extended. Lovely piece! And welcome to YWP!

    YWP Executive Director
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  1. Crescent_Moon
    Jan 23, 2020

    Thank you so much!!!

    "You don’t have to understand things for them to be.”
    — Madeleine L’Engle

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  1. New Leaf
    Jan 23, 2020

    I definitely relate to this. It's the simple kindnesses that matter the most! I love the way you've written this- the lines really draw me in, and convey a solid story. Amazing piece! :)

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  1. Crescent_Moon
    Jan 23, 2020

    Thank you!

    "You don’t have to understand things for them to be.”
    — Madeleine L’Engle

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