"Just a Test" A Poem About Cheating: Opinions?

Question

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"Just A Test"
Stephen Rodriguez

I bite my nails and take a look,
A problem I can't solve.
It's just a test, I tell myself.
I feel my hopes dissolve.

Another look, but still no use;
I should have studied more.
It's just a test, but what if I
Start failing like before?

My thoughts have sunk, my stomach gone,
My hands now damp with sweat.
It's just a test, I reassure;
It's nothing I'd regret.

Hand in my pocket, searching now;
A paper that I need.
It's just a test, I've come prepared,
And now I can succeed.

A few short hints to help me out;
A cheat sheet I had made.
It's just a test, it's no big deal;
My wild card I've played.

And now it's over; I can tell
I passed that test with ease.
While just a test, I knew I'd failed
The test that no one sees.


*this is an old one, but tell me what you think anyways.

Answer 1

This is great! Not just the message...the structure of the poem is right on the mark. I am going to give a copy of this to a student I care about if that is OK with you. Thanks for writing this.

Answer 2

Loved it - great moral code - pass it on ♥



A few short hints to help me out;

A cheat sheet I HAVE made.

It's just a test, it's no big deal;

A wild card TO BE played.



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Answer 3

This is a good poem with a moral behind it. It is also amusing and rhymes nicely - I enjoyed reading it

Answer 4

Flows well throughout except L13.



"Hand in my pocket, searching now"

Answer 5

I like it. Bt honestly it made me laugh too.. that's why i like it.

Answer 6

Steve, this is very good. The flow is good, the story is good, and the ending is great. Thanks for sharing.

Answer 7

Life is a test.



Nice verse, er...poem

 :-)

Answer 8

I like it...especially the last paragraph. :)

Answer 9

........ I better start studying for my exams... *bites fingernails*





Well, it is realistic and relatable...