[24] It all began on September 5th, 2012,
when my hope for a "fun" senior year was crushed.
[19] After I sat in my AP Chemistry class, I realized what I had done.
[24] Wallowing in my bad decision to
enroll in chem, I thought never could this battle be won.
[19] The first week of
class, we reviewed how to balance metathesis equations.
[24] We were told to go home, read, and
learn it ourselves, as if we were AP Chemistry mavens.
[22] As I opened my AP Chem book that evening,
I had to face my first senior struggle.
[22] The thought of a test within 2 days,
made me want to shed enough tears to form a puddle.
[22] Magnesium hydroxide plus
hydrochloric acid yields... Well, here comes the frustration.
[22] "But I could simply drop the
class, and take something easier," I thought. Oh the temptation!
[19] "No!" My heart responded.
I must work hard, and study well. There may yet be hope,
[19] if I do well on my first test, and
set a good base. I will not give up, nope!
[12] For the next two days, chemistry
consumed my mind.
[12] I studied all night, just so I won't
be behind.
[14] The daunting test, intimidatingly
awaited me.
[14] But if I studied hard, I will conquer
it- guaranteed.
[11] "Tick-tock," the clock
sounded. Time was running out.
[19] As "Test day" arrived, I
was led into a state of utter resignation.
[11] I studied all that I could, there
was no need to be upset and pout.
[19] I thought, "Just focus on the
test and think hard, for the entire duration"
[18] The bell sounded and I quietly
handed in my test, feeling afraid.
[17] Immediately after school I anxiously
went to see my score.
[18] I instantly noticed a red, sloppily-written,
numerical grade.
[17] But my eyes focused, my vision
cleared, and therein lied a "94."
[14] My worrisome heart rate settled, and I began to cheer.
[14] My worrisome heart rate settled, and I began to cheer.
[14] Ah yes, this is certainly going to
be a good year.
I liked this poem because I can easily relate to it. Being in basically the same classes as you, I feel like this year is going to consist of a lot of work rather than it being fun. AP Chemistry is a tough course, I just hope we can hold out until the end.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Pradeep. In AP chem and on the GPH blog!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading this poem because I faced the same struggles as you in regards to that AP Chemistry test. Your poem's rhyme scheme is really sophisticated and I enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain, this is exactly how I feel about AP History
ReplyDeleteI really liked this poem Pradeep! It relates to all of us in AP Chemistry. I also how you changed up your rhyme scheme just a little bit. Again great poem! Hopefully we pull through Chemistry and ace the AP test!
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