I have no time to sit and cry

I’ve nearly reached the end of the deadline

I can no longer just look at the page and whine

Due 11:59 they said

The overwhelming stress is driving me crazy

But yet, I’m the child who gets called lazy

Reading the instructions, though they are very hazy

Due 11:59 they said

 I’m laying on my bed, thinking “What should I do?”

It won’t be long until I see the words “Past Due”

I look at the clock, only to see it’s 11:52

Due 11:59 they said

I feel hopeless and I still have 7 more questions

With 7 minutes left, I’ve been definitely been taught a lesson

I should’ve worked harder, like my teachers suggested

Due 11:59 they said

As the numbers 11:58 flip upon the clock

Only 1 more minute until the assignment locks

Now I see I should’ve listened instead

Due 11:59 they said.