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14. Procrastination. If you had more time, you’d be able to put it off longer. What do you put off to the last moment? Why? Tell a story about how you just barely got something done in time – or didn’t.
Alternate: Splat! Use that word in a story or a poem.

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Ashley Matthews

Stress

Submitted by matthewsa on October 25, 2007 - 10:32.

Stress

By Ashley Matthews
Mount Mansfield Union High School, Grade 11

I want to scream
Lock myself in my room
Let go of every worry
I want to act like I don't care
I want my music to surround me
Too loud to think
I want to lay my head on my soft red pillow
Close my eyes and disappear
Don't come knocking on my door
Act like I'm not there
I'll wish real hard for my troubles to

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