TEST DAY JITTERS Calum Binnie

An 8th period test Starts at the morning bell Last night filled with rest Ready to give that test hell The morning is time to study Your classmate took it the day prior He’ll give you some tips, if they’re your buddy No one wants to fall in an academic mire Lunch always always feels too short The assessment starts to draw near Time has breached the walls of your mental fort 6th period ends and you feel that common fear What if I fail? Why shouldn’t I bail? Maybe I’ll send the teacher an email? There’s no escape now You need yourself at your best An unprepared student might start a row But right now, It’s just you and the test.