Theater Final Monologue

Complaints

Everyone else makes school look so easy. They understand instantly, finish early, and still somehow have room to breathe. While I sit here rereading the same page over and over again. All I want to do is to prove to myself that i can still do this. That I'm not as far behind as I feel. 

Problem

But the problem isn't just the assignment. It's the pressure. It’s watching my friends race ahead while I’m still tying my shoes. It's hearing my family brag about how smart I am, and that twist in my stomach because I don't know if that's true anymore. 

Finish

But, I’ll try, I’ll tell myself to keep going even if every part of me wants to slam the laptop shut. I’ll keep reminding myself that it isn't just about perfection, it's also about finishing.

victory

Was it enough? Somehow, yes. I finished the assignment. I hit submit, it doesn't erase the fear of pressure but tonight, I pushed past my obstacle. And maybe that tiny victory if enough for me to keep going.