Shakespearean Sonnet

The year begins in a different light

Deadlines loom, hours tick by, minutes fly
Behind a blinding screen, fueled by spite
My family’s laughter, a battle cry

I wish I could sleep but I can’t just yet

Still awake, but practically sleeping
The break of dawn brings another regret
I see the face of God and he’s weeping

Oh how I wish I could just get away

Longing for freedom, for no work to do
If I could finish this f****** essay,
I’d only have a week’s worth left or two

Why should good grades come with personal cost?

Why should that cost be my sanity lost?

Personal Style Sonnet

The year begins in a different light
Deadlines loom, hours tick by, minutes fly
Behind a blinding screen, fueled by spite
Laughter in the background, I can’t deny,
Another exam, I’ll break down and cry;
I wish I could sleep but I can’t tonight
Excuse the swear, for I can’t justify
Why another f****** essay, I have to write

Perpetual pain, I have to ask, Why?

Why should good grades come with personal cost?
Why should that cost be my sanity lost?
Fighting a losing fight, just can’t escape

I say unto thee now, with fingers crossed,

I hope my hard work will not have been tossed

(Don’t take offense lol)