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Five Divergent Years, Five Different Stories
I am from changing schools for the first time,
“Hi, I’m Brooke” flows out of my mouth like word vomit.
While wandering through the winding halls, I walk in circles as a lost freshman.
I am from cross country and track,
practices of dripping sweat and turning left.
Hundreds of miles, I break personal records as a running sophomore.
I am from eyelids as heavy as an elephant each morning,
stress-stricken breakdowns and years of schoolwork in one night.
Waiting for the AP tests, I study for 25 hours a day as an overwhelmed junior.
I am from hanging with friends and relaxing,
shouting our favorite pop songs and passing cars.
Having no worries, I enjoy my last year as a carefree senior.
I am from dreaming of attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
praying each night and constantly working on my application.
Jumping around at football games, I will thrive as a spirit-filled Badger.
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