Character Poem - Character from the book 'Gone'

I am smart yet scared

I wonder if I could ever get through life and campus

I hear Monica historically laughing at me as a fall down the stars

I see my room being messed up by the filthy Monica.

I want Monica to leave me alone

I am smart yet scared

I pretend I am okay and not being bullied

I feel sad and lonely

I imagine touching a warm, soft bed

I worry that Monica and her crew will be awaiting me.

I cry as I slowly reach for my bag as the bruises on my shoulder start to ache

I am smart yet scared

I understand that I am not safe out here in the big world

I say “you will be okay, that’s what mom would say”

I dream about having friends and being popular.

I try and make friends but it never happens

I hope I can see mom and dad soon

I am smart yet scared