All Nonfiction
- Bullying
- Books
- Academic
- Author Interviews
- Celebrity interviews
- College Articles
- College Essays
- Educator of the Year
- Heroes
- Interviews
- Memoir
- Personal Experience
- Sports
- Travel & Culture
All Opinions
- Bullying
- Current Events / Politics
- Discrimination
- Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
- Entertainment / Celebrities
- Environment
- Love / Relationships
- Movies / Music / TV
- Pop Culture / Trends
- School / College
- Social Issues / Civics
- Spirituality / Religion
- Sports / Hobbies
All Hot Topics
- Bullying
- Community Service
- Environment
- Health
- Letters to the Editor
- Pride & Prejudice
- What Matters
- Back
Summer Guide
- Program Links
- Program Reviews
- Back
College Guide
- College Links
- College Reviews
- College Essays
- College Articles
- Back
The Night Before My Birthday
It was the night before my birthday,
And all through the house.
Not a creature was stirring,
Not even a louse.
The presents were hid,
And they were hidden with care.
In hope that I wouldn’t find them,
And that the wrapping wouldn’t tear.
I laid awake in my bed,
Counting the seconds and hours.
Dreaming of tomorrow,
Instead of princes in towers.
What would my parents get me?
A bike or a horse?
A book or a videogame,
Or some candy of course!
They could get me a pen,
A puppy or a cat.
They could get me a movie,
Or a weird, purple hat.
Time flew by faster,
And faster it went.
I soon fell asleep,
And woke up feeling content.
I screamed, “It’s my birthday!”
And ran out from my room.
But I couldn’t find anyone,
Was my birthday destined for doom?
Where did everybody go?
Finding them seemed so hard.
Then I looked out the window,
And into the yard.
There stood my family,
Some strangers and friends!
I could make a whole list of people,
It just never ends!
All the people stared at me,
I wanted to cry!
Still, nobody said a word,
I thought I might die!
A box was placed in front of me,
I didn’t know what to do.
So, I opened it up,
Hey, it’s just what I wanted, too!
Today isn’t over,
But, I’m willing to bet.
That today will be my favorite birthday,
It’s been the best one yet!
Similar Articles
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 0 comments.