“I Am” Poem

(Reflections of Alexia, a character from “Because of Mr. Terupt” by Rob Buyea)

I am Alexia

I wonder why Luke is so smart,

I hear people talking behind my back,

I see Teach talking to Peter all the time,

I want to be popular.

I pretend I’m the best,

I touch the anger around me,

I worry I won’t be popular,

I cry about Teach being in a coma,

I feel upset a lot,

I am Alexia.

I understand I have to be nice,

I say I’m always the best,

I dream about being nice,

I hope Teach will survive,

I try to be nice,

I am Alexia.