By VR Gregg
“You’re not going to do it. You’re scared!”
I puff out my chest. “I’m not!”
I look around at the crowd that has gathered. My classmates, mostly, but some older kids, too. The river flows fast beneath me, thundering over rocks and sand, and maybe, I think, over the bodies of kids just like me. Panic twists painfully in my chest.
The boys jostle each other, jeering at me. It’s not far down, and I’m a good swimmer.
From the corner of my eye, I see Mrs. Henderson approaching, fear flashing across her face. I take a deep breath and jump.
Wow – very powerful in so few words!
It’s the rocks that stand out – nice one.
The power of peers… well done!
A great tale about peer pressure and courage. Does it take more courage to jump and face the dangers of the river or to ignore his classmates?
It takes courage to overcome peer pressure… I felt all the emotions … well done…kudos…
Actual power lies in daring to move forward under pressure. The piece effectively conveys the message. Every line is reflective.