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My last class was Band. I play an instrument called the "flute," and despite having been in the class for a semester and a half, I still have a long ways to go. I'm starting to regret my choice, but it's always good to learn a new instrument!

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John (Savage), the great rebel of the 7th century (AF) (NOTE TO EVERYONE READING THIS: THIS POST IS OPTIONAL TO READ. I WROTE THIS FOR FUN, TO GIVE CONTEXT TO THE JOURNAL)

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John (Savage), the great rebel of the 7th century (AF) (NOTE TO EVERYONE READING THIS: THIS POST IS OPTIONAL TO READ. I WROTE THIS FOR FUN, TO GIVE CONTEXT TO THE JOURNAL)

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By Tom Marx

Preface
Back during the year AF 632, the world has claimed to be stable and perfect, full of happiness, and free of suffering. Growing up and witnessing the fall of the world state, I had grown up to realize that the world has many untold stories waiting to be said and recognized. That's when I heard that my great grandfather, Bernard Marx had met an unusual person named John (Or the savage). I soon found myself going through long, verbose and wordy journals filled with any information during the 7th century AF period, commonly called the modern political dark age. I interviewed possible relatives or descendants of John and came to the conclusion that he was an untold hero. Not many primary or even secondary sources have talked about the period, so I had to rely on photos, firsthand accounts, and a half torn journal of John in order to piece together the story.

Welcome to the world of John, an untold hero of the past and present.

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I absolutely despise this class. It’s so stupid and the kids here are even stupider. How I wish I was in the library. Most of the time, all I do here is write poetry. But I feel so suffocated in here I can’t even write how I feel. This class is such an easy A. Thats why I despise it so much. I’m an Alpha for god sack. Give a man some challenge…

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I would get here bright and early around 7:30AM. That gives me about an hour to wake up a hut more so that I can pay attention in my classes. My schedule would be Psychology first, Math second, Biology third, English fourth, PE fifth, and programming as my extracurricular along with AVID.

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Finally after a long day at this weird school I can go home! Victor came to pick me up and we just talked about my day! But unfortunately I have to come back tommorow again.

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Last but not least 7th period which is math. Finally the day is almost over! In math class no one locked at me wierdly they just looked at me with shock! Many people talked to me and told me that I looked cool.

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It is now 2:00pm and it's time for English class. We read a very interesting book called "frankenstein." It was a little hard to read it though. It had alot of words.

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It is 1:06pm and it is time for 5th period which is health. When I go in everyone starts looking at me weirdly! But this time I ignore it and sit in my seat.

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It's 12:31 and it's lunch! P.E was super tiring! I'm with my friend now and she said we can hang out everyday! I'm not lonely anymore!

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I can barely tolerate half of the people here. I burry myself into my thoughts about schoolwork . I can’t wait to go home and forget about these idiots.

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Bernard told me to leave. Oh dear book, I'll miss you. I will miss you for as long as I can remember. And I'll miss you until the time comes that we may never meet together again.

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During lunch, I try to not lose any moment from studying. Bernard can wait for me to finish, then we can eat. This English exam is far too important for my grade and it’s stressing me out. I desperately can’t find anything for my poem.

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I arrive to school in a helicopter accompanied by Helmholtz and Lenina. I listen carefully to Helmholtz talking about all his knowledge.

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I got to school late which is something I typically do since I strong detest this fake and unspitired place where people have fake emotions.

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After my first class I tend to isolate from people and hang out with my friend Helmotz which is rare at times since he is always sorrounded with attention from others especially females because of his height and good looks. When he's not around I go to the library to study more about psychology. But it's fun to have him around since he's the only person who really likes me around this place.

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I'm in psychology class which is my favorite class by far but I'm really lonely in this class but I've gotten used to it.

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Something from this society that I strongly hate is Soma. I am against it and still can't believe how people need this to keep living since it just offers fake happiness and a cheap way out of everyone's problems.

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Psychology was my last class of the day and I was elated to go home but it disgusts me to know I'm going to have to repeat this daily routine for the next 3 years which makes me feel uneasy because I know I don't belong in this place.

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It's the end of the day and this is my typical day here in this society. I like to stay away from everyone excepy close friends. They are the online people that really care about me. I enjoy isolation from humanity in my life and would rather spend time with people that think what I think and not people that depend on soma to continue to live a fake life. Because what this society is living is not life.

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I've been on this reservation all my life. I'll be leaving for this Brave New World I've been hearing about!

"O brave new world, That has such people in't. As you from crimes would pardoned be, Let your indulgence set me free."
- Shakespeare

Such flora and fauna this world has, such strange culture and customs, I shall experience!
Now, where is Linda? Wait a minute, where is she?
"Linda, Linda, where are you!"

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Today was a GOOD day! What made it even better was going to biology class. I LOVE biology, mostly because I learn about babies and embryos. One day, I want to be a nurse or a doctor that specializes in working with babies. Also, I wonder if there will be a new way of growing or reproducing  babies. Wounldn't that be cool!

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As I was coming back from the nurse, I was this girl wearing my  FAVORITE color! Mulberry is such a nice color. In my opinion, its much better than Khaki.

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I  was feeling a little sad during lunch, so I decided to take SOMA. Its a drug that helps me feel happy again, but the school doesn't know i have it so.... shhhhh.  That reminds me, I have to go to the nurse to take my medication my doctor prescribed for me. Be right back!

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Reporting from the New Word News at SEMHS

Lenina Crowne a beta in the 11th grade at SEMHS  murdered by the hands or her fellow peer and newcomer at SEMHS by the name of "John".
The story behind is credited by Lenina Crowne journal. Ms. Crowne had a liking towards John  and wanted nothing but to pursue him. She decided to hug him and that is when John reacted in a violent manner.
May you rest in peace,
Lenina Crowne

Always remember fellow students, Community, Stability and Identity!!

News reporter for semhs,
Fanny Crowne signing off.

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Next, I was off to my fifth period. It was my Creative Writing class, and we're always talking about something new there. Right now, we're learning about this thing called "anime," which is the Japanese style of something else called "animation." This is really new to me, so I struggled a little bit to grasp it, but I think I've got it down now!

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We were released to lunch, and I retrieved my food and briskly lrleft for the library. On the way, I saw Lenina and stopped to talk for a little bit; we've only been friends for a little while, but she's always really nice to me! Then, once I'd arrived at the library, I chose to read up on a book about religion. I've always believed there is a God, no matter what religion, and I've always found the idea interesting!

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After helping somebody during nutrition, it was time to go to my third period class. Luckily, that class is my Biology class, where we learn even more on about life on the cellular and molecular level! I'm always excited to learn more about the world, and especially about living things. Maybe one day, I'll be a biologist of some sort!

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During nutrition, I saw someone sitting on s bench. Upon further investigation, I saw he had something in his hand—soma! I went over and smacked it out of his hand and freed him from such a distasteful drug!

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For my first period class, I have Health. It's interesting to learn about body systems and medical professions, and it's a pretty easy class. However, it's a lot to keep track of, so I don't think I'll become a doctor.

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Central London Hatcheries and Conditioning 

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Bernard told me that this is where I'll meet my father, but where is he? Linda seems to be excited as well. Then, I see a man in the room next to me.
"Father, father!"
Ah! I see him in the corner there, here I come father!

A few days later:

Why did he resign from his job? Perhaps I'll never know.

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When lunch ended we went to class together and apparently the director, or how we students like to call him, the principle was substituting for our class, oh how I hate him.  We had to do a kahoot  about "the Indians" not to be racist but they are SO queer it honestly scares me.  Anyways,  John was also in this class, and my oh my how he was being so stubborn.  I'm trying to get closer with him, but if i even touch his shoulder he called me a WHORE, A WHORE. For Ford's sake, I'm just trying to get closer with you!. I'll trying to hug him from behind  when he's not looking and see how he reacts because after all, I am a beta and no less of those disgusting episilons and deltas.

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Why did... why did - Linda die? Now I see my fellow people being trapped by the poisonous soma. I will show them what freedom looks like! I will get rid of the poison and free everyone! Come everyone, let's not take it anymore!

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I have a hate and love relationship with the school. I don’t like the people but this place reminds me of my home back at the Reservation. I found a dirty sock on the stairs and there’s a lot of trash. It also reminds me of the Reservation because people here are educated. They are also sometimes well behaved. Sometimes i think they are taking part in the rituals we did back at the reservation or they might just be fighting.

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It’s finally the end of the day I’m ready to go back to the government. I have to return as quick as possible. I am the World Controller of Western Europe, and as a Controller, it is my job to ensure social order.

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I detest soma, I would rather be myself than take soma. This soma can control a person's mind. I don't understand how other people, like Lenina, can take soma...

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Right as class is about to end, I spot a bottle of soma laying around. It ruined my mood because it reminded me of my mother. When the bell rang, I grabbed it and threw it off the second floor, shattering it.

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After lunch, I head to English. I enjoy this class, we read many books here, but my favorite is Romeo and Juliet. We're currently learning how to write summaries, which is interesting, I guess.

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After science, we have lunch. Bernard and Helmholtz text me and tell me they're in the library. I scan through shelves of books hoping I find them.

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A group of people walk by my class while we're learning the different components of soma in science. I hate this lecture already, there's so much to it. Everyone's obsessed with soma, but I have a deep hatred for it because it killed my mother.

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Today during nutrition break, I decided to go hang out in the library. I was hoping to meet some cute alphas and betas there, but the entire library was empty, except for a few gammas and deltas. That's odd, it's usually always busy in there.

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Today when I woke up and I was told that I am going to start going to this place called a school. which is an institution of education. I don't know how to feel but I arrived a little early I think I'm going to see how the library is since it is just to my right.

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I walk into school, dozens of people say hi to me but I don't care much for it. I didn't want to come today and I usually never do. I don't like it here I never learn much. I decided to sit here on this bench and write a bit.

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I was wandering through the isles and found a replica of the complete work of Shakespeare I have that pope got me for my 12th birthday and could remember the fond memories I had reading it.

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It is now lunch and decided to walk around the school a bit. I saw Lenina flirting with Bernard. I was surprised because I saw Lenina flirting with John last time. But then someone told me that when Lenina tries to seduce John, he attacks her.

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After eating, we decided to talk some more on the balcony. The view was nice, but there were so many gammas and deltas roaming around it ruined the mood. I hate deltas. Maybe I’m just used to flirting with alphas and other betas, but when I tried getting close to John, he didn’t react well.

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I am a short guy walking into school all by myself but I am going to meet up with Helmholtz during nutrition.

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I gossip with Lenina for a while, which makes me late for class . I don't really care because its DRAMA. I advise her to be care full around Bernard and if that relationship doesn't work out... THERES ALWAYS MORE GUYS!!!

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After reading a little shakespear the first bell rung and I had math and well its not my favorite class it is still easy and when I finished my work for Ms Estrada I didn't do much other then talk to some of my classmates and I noticed soma in their bags and couldn't help to tell them not to take those anymore but they ignored me and I told them its poisoned and it would kill them but they didn't seem to mind which had me confused but I got a little angry that they didn't mind but the bell rang and went to what they called nutrition.

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As lunch time rolls around I get kind of nervous. So to cope with this I take some of my dear soma. Oh how I LOVE my soma.

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I was now in Spanish class. We are all reading a book together. We have an assignment to explain our opinion on if we think technology controls us or we control technology. I explain that even technology has to be kept under rigorous controls for a happy and stable society to be possible. Past a certain point, even labor-saving technologies have had to be suppressed to maintain a balance between labor and leisure. Keeping citizens happy requires keeping them at work for a certain amount of time.

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I took Fannys advice, but when I met Bernard there was also another person. Bernard told me he was John. Though he was kind of weird, the rest of him was fine!  I think I'm starting to like him...he just seems so COOL! We talked for a bit and decided to meet up together at lunch. Oh how I'm so excited!

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I saw Helmholtz on my way to class. He’s an Alpha wearing grey so he gets to choose when he wants to go to class. He’s very intelligent, tall, and strong. Helmholtz works in the Department of Writing after school. He is a lecturer at the College of Emotional Engineering, and when he is not lecturing, he is writing. He doesn’t like me because i’m part of the government controlling the alphas, betas, Gemma’s, deltas and epsilons.

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It is now English class and I asked my teacher to go to the library. Although I am very intelligent I needed to check out a book that will help me with my studies. The book was Shakespeare my favorite. I keep forbidden books locked in my safe and this book was going into my collection after I’m done with it.

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We rarely hang out together or even talk, so when Bernard asked if I would like to hang out with him, I was surprised and a bit hesitant at first, but I thought it would be a fun and unique experience.  I accepted his invitation and suggested that it should be that same day and that we went to a women's wrestling match, and that is how we spent the afternoon.

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At lunchtime, I go hang out with Henry, we grab a bite to eat at the vending, and we discuss our interests, he always has interesting stories to tell and I'm looking forward to our next lunch date already!

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After class at nutrition, I hang out with Franny, and we talk about boys She told me about her crush on the new guy in our math class, and I shared my recent date experience with Henry. I'm always so happy to talk to her, she's such a great listener even though she doesn't always agree with me.

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I made small talk with the other Betas at school. We chatted about our weekend plans and upcoming exams. It was nice to catch up with my classmates before the day got too busy.

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As I walked around, I noticed how quiet and peaceful the school was before the hustle and bustle of the day began. It was a nice way to start my day.

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I am now on nutrition break. I don’t care about anyone’s happiness and been told I’m selfish so no one wants to hang with me. I got this blue drink from the vending machine and it tasted weird. It made me feel weird and nauseous. I started hallucinating crazy things happening. I then realized it was soma. We use it to keep people from knowing the truth about the world. The government puts it in every drink at schools and I forgot this school had it in their drinks.

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It' 11:47 and I'm making my way to my 4th period which is P.E. I made a friend! She was really nice and pretty. She said we can be together during lunch! I HAVE to tell victor about this!

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I was walking around this place and found this room called storage is this where they put all there soma? and I was about to go in there and throw it all out but the bell rang and had to go to my next class.

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To be honest, learning from behind that one crack in the wall of that family's house is better than this school. I keep getting made fun of, people keep their distance from me, and no one wants to interact with me. I will have to decide whether to stay here or go back into hiding.

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There will be some changes starting now.

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The next class I had was ASB and I got exited when I heard that this is the place where you can make a change around school so I took place of ASB president and wanted to make changes about banning soma but I got weird stares from everyone there so I think I might need to show them why soma is going to kill them one day

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I found soma on the floor and got mad that they can't see that this is going to kill them one day and it wont do them any good but at least I threw out soma before someone could poison themselves from it.

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It is now 10:53 and it's time to go to 3rd period which is health. Now that I notice my classes are all over the place! I sit next to a human girl who says hi to me!

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It is now 10:04 am and the bell has rang. It is my 2nd period which is called "counseling." College classes are really hard and it's barely my first day!

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Lunch time came around, and I was feeling stressed about the test I had coming up afterwards. Thankfully I had my soma!! Thank goodness I had some on me!

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During nutrition, I try looking for Bernard and Helmholtz. While I'm searching, I see these pretty flowers. The yellow really stands out!

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During passing period, I ran into Fanny and Helmholtz. They were discussing something, while taking some soma. They looked pretty busy, so I didn't bother them. I walked around campus instead of going to class, so when I arrived, I got a scolding.

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I was hiding from the teachers, and bumped into John. I tried talking to him but he turned around and walked away. He's probably playing hard to get. I need to talk to him sometime though, he's so cute.

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Where are they taking me? Why does Bernard look worried? Everyone is panicking. As we're going to someone who Bernard describes as a "world controller", I see a banner of the world state. Under it says, "Community, identity, and stability"

"Hey Helmholtz, what's that cloth flying in the distance?"

"It's a meaningless banner to us now."

What could it mean? I'll leave that question to think about sooner or later. "Community, identity, and stability". This Brave New World, the brave new world...

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As I'm taking a stroll around campus, I see this beautiful tree. I'm glad classes are still in session, it's so quiet out here. I don't have to deal with people roaming around.

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I ran into him again! I tried speaking to him but he turned his back on me and walked away. What an oddball!! I kept trying to talk to him, but he just walked faster. I think he's the one.

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The tall, towering, tremendous lighthouse

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Bernard's gone to Iceland, miserable. He doesn't seem ok after what happened.

Helmholtz disappeared to the Falkland Islands now. I hope he's happy after that. Hopefully he's correct about the bad weather improving his writing.

As for me, I have arrived at the lighthouse. Now, I'll set myself to the task of punishing myself, remembering Linda, and living a peaceful life now.

And hopefully no one bothers me...

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I don't like the way this school runs, so many irritating teenagers running around. As ASB president, I'm going to make this school a better place. I want things done the right way.

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I was enjoying some time outside when I saw a delta. Seeing her ruined my mood. Ugh, I can't even be outside in peace anymore, without seeing all these low lifes.

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I was taking some soma in the bathroom, and unfortunately I got caught. I can't even take soma in peace now. They confiscated my soma and told me I could get it back after school.

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Oh how I love poetry. I sit in the quiet library where no one bothers me. When I graduate from this school I wish to become an extraordinary poet. I have a desire to write, and write, and write. Most of my poetry comes from how I feel. I feel lonely and disconnected from this awful world.. Poetry gives me a way to escape from this reality.

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I head to my first class of the day, AP Lit. If I'm being honest I feel like I know more than the teacher. All we do in this class is surface level analysis and read the books the teacher assigns but I find them to be too childish.

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I went back to my english class and sat with Fanny. It was so boring, I couldn't focus without my soma. Sigh, oh how I miss it so much.

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As I was walking up the stairs to my AP Psychology class, I had trip over the stairs. I felt so humiliated, everyone laughed at me. Everyone thinks that I am so strange.

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When I first arrive at school, I make my way to the library. I sit myself in my favorite corner and pick up a book. It’s around 8 a.m, and thankfully, there’s no one to bother me.

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I can’t even study for my upcoming English exam without people chasing me. It is ridiculous how people can’t contain themselves and focus about school.  I should get my own security guard.

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I had just ended my Physical Education class, as I went over to the library. I found some interesting books about Psychology. There are so many other people in the library too, do they also think i'm weird? I think it's best if I just stay away from them, and continue reading this book.

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As I walk through the big library looking for the poetry books I pass by this monstrosity. Shakespeares books are overrated. The way he portraits Romeo and Juliet is absolutely ridiculous. I disagree with the way John appreciate these books. He believes they’re beautiful and lovey dovey. I must disagree…

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Just got to school, unfortunately I got here a bit late. I had to walk for over an hour since I don't have anyone to give me a ride. It was great though, I got to see all the beautiful trees. Now I have to be with all these weird people, except Bernard and Helmholtz.

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I hate this place. I know my friends Helmholtz and Bernard can agree. It is full of people who will criticize your every move. Every time we walk in here, we are always getting stared at. We don’t pay attention to what people say because at least we won’t be sent away for thinking differently.

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Usually when it's break, I like to stay in the library. I like to stay here because I feel like nobody likes me. I also love to read books about science.

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I was frightened when I heard a very loud noise at 9:20 in the morning. Someone had came up to me and asked me that it was time to go to first period. My first period which was listed on my paper said biology. What's biology? Although I didn't know what that was I went into the classroom with everyone piercing their eyes to me. I went to a seat that the teacher assigned me and I tried to pay attention the whole class.

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Guess who I bumped into while walking to class... MY BEST FRIEND LENINA. She tells me that she is going to meet up with some kid named Bernard. From what I heard, hes kind of a loner and no one likes him.

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Reading books helps increase the chances of finding inspiration and knowledge to my world. It is very important for me to be the top of the class.

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This tree is my new favorite place to hangout because it's the only thing that a tall person like me can rest on. This school is not very tall-friendly. I realize more and more that no one is around me because they are scared of my looks, something I may have to deal with the rest of the life, even as I move from Europe.

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Walking is for the weak, therefore Bernard and I use the helicopter. We talk about the difficulty it is to find inspiration for my writing. I have to find it quickly, or Henry will beat me at the best essay contest for my class. There's no way a guy like him could win me. Time to go to the library!

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This is my favorite class. We read all sorts of books and we are able to have our own opinion. We read about the past and the possible future. I love how we talk about Shakespeare. Having the freedom of reading Shakespeare has changed my life. He is my inspiration to not give up. I completely hate biology. I detest that class. We talk about the creation of humans and about parents. I didn’t have a father and I had an absent mother. She slept with a lot of people where we used to live which is why I didn’t have any friends.

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I thought lunch was at 12:09, I'm here but nobody is opening the doors to me. I'm starting to think everyone is scared of me. Luckily I'll go to my hidden stash of food in the crevasse of one of the walls in the school.

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I arrived at school early and headed into my classroom. As usual, people were following me and asking dull questions like, "can you do my homework?". As if high school was that difficult. Maybe if they were to pay attention and wrote notes down, they could pass the class. It's ridiculous.

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I walked around the school a bit and there I bumped into my Bestie testie westie, FANNY! She's the only one that gets me. I was telling her about how I'm going to meet up with Bernard later at nutrition, but she warned me to be fearful because of his reputation. She also reminded me that everybody belongs to everyone and that there are SOO much more fish in the sea just so I don’t get too attached. Well, it doesn't hurt to add one more guy to the list. :)

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I am currently in science class. The best time of the day. We were learning about genes. I’d rather learn something involving technology. I asked my teacher and we discussed it and she agreed. We got into groups but I told her I’d rather work alone because I like being an independent-minded scientist. She said we had to work in groups for this project so I asked if I can take control. She said I wasn’t the group leader and she had heard that I almost got exiled to an island because I conducted scientific experiments. I was upset.