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Best Test

BEST TEST At school, I always tried, To do the best I could. Then along came " the test." Paralysing my brain, As I knew it would. I resent the word test, It makes my thinking go awry, If I have done my best all year, Why should I even try, To prove my capabilities, Which I have already done. My teacher knows my abilities, She marks them everyone. Pupils have homework, To study after school. My poor brain is going berserk, As my cup is more than full I am so nervous I'm shaking like a leaf. I'll do my best to do this test. That will give relief.

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Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/14/2021 5:26:00 AM

Most of the students fell under your category, dearest Shirley, so do not worry! Fine writing, my friend. Blessings

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/15/2021 5:38:00 PM

I thought I would grow out of this, I never have. Your welcome comment made me feel better. Thank you, Demetrios. Take care.

Deb M

Date: 12/13/2021 5:54:00 AM

Hey Shirley…..can definitely relate to this! Enjoyed. Debx

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/15/2021 5:40:00 PM

Thank you, Deb. I think this feeling is more common than I thought. Hope you are having a good day. ShirleyX

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/11/2021 10:38:00 AM

Tests are easy to pass when one applies the 80/20 rule (80% will be questions to which you know the answer, and only 20% will be questions you need to think about, so answer the 80% easy ones FIRST, and you will pass the test whilst refereshing your mind and gaining the confidence to answer the remaining 20%)

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/15/2021 5:54:00 PM

Very good advice, Rico. These days I seem to get more confused everyday. It's not all bad being old, many folk think because your old you become unable to think for yourself and do it for you... incase things get a little bit testy. I hope you and yours have the best Christmas you can in the present circumstances and that you are all fit and well. Thank you, also Rico, for the encouraging and humourous comments you have given me. Take care...Shirley