My Struggles with Math

by Bright Moon

My struggles with math isn’t that the lessons don’t work , I just don’t get to turn in the work. But surely my grades will be hurt, All because I couldn’t turn in the work.

Oh it may seem bad but I will get through. I know all about the Y and X intercepts too, I’m so sorry Ms. Williams that I couldn’t give my work to you

I will not let failure define me, For the world is vast, with opportunities a new. And when the numbers seem too much to bear, Remember that perseverance is all you need to dare.

Math may seem daunting, a frightening abyss

But with each step taken, you'll find sheer bliss Persist and you'll see, beauty in every sum and line The thrill of solving problems, an experience divine

Who Am I?

by Frances Echevarria

Looking in the mirror, I often wonder

“Who am I?”

I look to other things in an attempt to define myself

Amillion different references swirl around my head

I don’t dare try to define myself

Just in case I’m wrong

I ask my friends

Teachers, adults, family

Every response is different

I wonder which one is right? Who knows me the best?

Maybe it’s me who does.

Maybe I should try to define myself

But I don’t know who I am just yet

Or maybe I just don't believe myself when I try

Maybe I know myself so well that I can’t accept anything positive

Or maybe I just don’t know myself enough

So until then I’ll just stay undefined

An unfamiliar face in the mirror.

My Friends Say...

I am amazing because a lot of people come to me for help.

I am unique because my name is Jana, and I don’t know anybody with my name.

I am funny because everytime I say something somebody is laughing.

I am cute because that’s what all my friends tell me.

I am good at cleaning because my room is clean right now.

I am a good listener because that’s what my friends say. I am Jana!