Fear

The voice I hear is not my own
But someone from far away
I trust in him who teaches me
From class day by day.

Listen with an open mind
Taking it all in.
Tests are long and hard
My patience's is running thin.

Will I pass or fail today?
How much did I retain?
I fear it's not enough I've learned
It's driving me insane!

"The pieces will fit together", he said.
"If you listened, you will see".
Better luck with you I hope, my friend.
It didn't work with me!

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Written by Brenda Estes on a subject for Writer's Network.