Just another tuesday

I wake up in the morning,

try to find something to wear that will make me fit in,

but my sister goes on saying "You look corny".

I get to school and all I hear is girls talking abot their special "him"

I try to meet new people, but they seem to dislike me.

I get tons of homwork that everyone but me seems to understand.

At PE, girls criticize and tell me I need to get fit.

When I get home, I hear my parents fighting about things I can't stand.

I sit in my chair and try to do my homework but it just doesn't click.

The only thing my parents seem to agree on is that I am not doing enough

but I try my best to keep my 3.5 GPA, to stay on the Nationals list for speech and debate, and to have friends.

It's not enough.

I am screamed at that I need to go to bed so my day comes to an end.

I say a little prayer.

Its okay.

I am in good care.     Amen

I sigh and think, It's just another tuesday.

 

 

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Comments

Sophia Ramirez

I wrote this story about a middle school student who is struggling to fit in at school. Unfortinitly, this is simaler to the stories of every day people who we don't even notice.I hope that this poem helps others know that you never know what is going on in someone elses life and that we need to make sure that everyone feels included in our daily activities.

cecilymock

This honest portrayal of teenage life reminds me of Olivia Rodrigo's raw authenticity in capturing daily struggles and Amanda Gorman's ability to find hope within hardship. The way you move from morning insecurities to nighttime prayers, punctuated by that powerful final line "It's just another tuesday," echoes Rodrigo's talent for making specific moments feel universal. Your ability to balance the weight of expectations ("not doing enough") with a moment of spiritual resilience ("I am in good care") creates a deeply relatable portrait of teen life. If you need support, text HOME to 741741.

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