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I Express Myself, a poem by Fatehbir, 9

Fatehbir
Jersey City, NJ

I Express Myself

Fatehbir, 9

I will sit quietly and write in my journal.

When I am happy, I laugh or smile.

If I am sad, I may shed tears.

If I am angry, I may stomp my feet or sit quietly in my room or shout.

If I am excited, I may say, “I wish this day was over” to get to what I wanted.

If I am really happy, I may start to cry because of my happiness or my laughter.

If I am surprised, I may open my mouth wide.

If I am worried, I may make a sorrowful expression on my face,

When I feel scared or frightened, I may make my face shiver a little or I may make a frown,

which looks like a banana upside down.

When I feel brave, I may open my eyes and stare at something and go to where I want.