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Pretty in Pink

September 28, 2013
By Emily Osteen BRONZE, Ormond Beach, Florida
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Less than 50 days
In this cell,
Is this school,
Or is this hell?

My mind is weary,
My nerves are shot—
My days are numbered,
Forget me not.

My books are closing,
I’ve reached the end,
Graduation:
Is around the bend.

Farewell to high school,
I’m off like a dirty shirt.

© Xiao H., Naperville, IL

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The assignment was to use a quote from the movie "Pretty in Pink."
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