My heart fills with fear--

constricting-- tightening--

as the deadline draws near.

Time too precious to waste;

stress envelops me

as I work in haste.

No time to play,

no time to talk

for I must work away--

there is still much to be done

and little time for delay

However-- in the end--

all of my hard work

allows me to ascend--

to collect hard-earned perks

and experience a keen sense of accomplishment--

all of my qualms put to an end

for the greatest achievements,

whether they are verbal, physical, or penned,

come with dedication.