Mary Gaussaint - 4 YEARS LOST - OIC 21st Century

Mary Gaussaint presently attends Coral Springs High School in Coral Springs Florida, and was in the 11th Grade when she wrote the poem 4 YEARS LOST. This was written as a part of the 21st Century afterschool program at Coral Springs High School and is intended to enlighten students about the fact that high school years do go by quickly and before you know it, it is time for graduation. She hopes to continue writing and performing her poetry in the future. Waiting at the bus stop Looking at my wrist watch Time is ticking tick tock And the bus pulls up It’s the first day of high school And I’m hoping these loose curls Don’t make me look like