Reading Minds | Teen Ink

Reading Minds

December 18, 2023
By Anonymous

These thoughts are not my own

She's thinking of another guy 

I guess that saved me some time 

He’s thinking about his late brother

Should I help him 

The teacher wants to go home 

He’s not the only one 

The class pet is thinking about food 

Damn I'm hungry too 

The smart kid is solving equations 

How does he do that 

My best friend is thinking of something funny to say 

To bad I already know 

The “quiet kid” is not so quiet 

His thoughts are louder than most 

I wish I could hear my own thoughts 

Whatever, it’s just another day of school


The author's comments:

A fictional poem about a high school student who can read and hear peoples thoughts. We learn what really goes on during a school day.


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