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November 17, 2021
By Bumble_Bee PLATINUM, New Athens, Illinois
Bumble_Bee PLATINUM, New Athens, Illinois
38 articles 2 photos 123 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You will be found" -Dear Evan Hansen


Why must I carry the heavy burden of knowing how financially draining I am?

Why do I have to be told how much money I’m wasting while still freaking out over exams?


I know I’m a burden, that I understand,

But why must I feel disappointed in myself- like I spent the money firsthand.


I know it’s just high school, but it costs as much as college,

But why must it feel like a race to gain more knowledge? 


I just want to not worry about money,

Nope- too late, they’re already talking about loans for college, honey. 


Can I go back to being oblivious about how much my schooling has cost?

I’m literally just a kid- this isn’t me- I feel lost. 


I’m not the golden child, please don’t make me out to be, 

Let me go back to being Bumblebee


I don’t need to go to a fancy school 30 minutes away, 

Can I go back to seeing color? Not just seeing grey?


Searching and entering any college scholarship opportunity I can find, 

They look for people who are smart and have potential, they don’t care if you’re kind. 


Writing essays, filling out applications for financial aid, 

Not my idea of a perfect day, if you’re offering, I’ll trade.


As a child, I wanted to go to a college far away and was told I was very bright,

Now, when I try to read a book, it feels like a fight. 


Gifted kid burnout plus poor family doesn’t equal anything good,

At least in my likelihood. 


Numbers aren’t my strong suit, but I can tell you this,

Don’t burden your children with finance, or you are amiss. 



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on Jan. 5 2022 at 8:44 am
Bumble_Bee PLATINUM, New Athens, Illinois
38 articles 2 photos 123 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You will be found" -Dear Evan Hansen

@Moonbeams_and_Melodies you don't sound like a broken record!( Don’t worry- I completely get the feeling) I'm sorry you can relate too, I know being a burden really sucks. If you ever need anything I'm always here for you!! Lots of love to you!!!

on Jan. 3 2022 at 9:02 pm
Moonbeams_and_Melodies SILVER, Simpsonville, South Carolina
9 articles 0 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Why is it that the words we write for ourselves are better than the words we write for others?" -Finding Forrester

Oh, this one hit a bit too close to home I will say. I feel like a broken record, but you really do describe the anguish and the feeling of being a burden so well that someone can easily identify it and relate to it. <333

on Nov. 22 2021 at 9:16 am
Bumble_Bee PLATINUM, New Athens, Illinois
38 articles 2 photos 123 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You will be found" -Dear Evan Hansen

@Afra Thank you so much!! <333 I will totally keep writing!

Afra ELITE said...
on Nov. 21 2021 at 12:13 pm
Afra ELITE, Kandy, Other
102 articles 7 photos 1819 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A writer must never be short of ideas."
-Gabriel Agreste- (Fictional character- Miraculous)

The last line gave out a great message...@BumbleBee it was a nice poem...Keep writing...

Check mine out...Vote it if you like it...
TeenInk.com/poetry/free_verse/article/1144140/True-Love