Nerd

by Cailey

Published July 28, 2011

In Poetry

Yeah, I got glasses,
Go ahead,
Call me four-eyes;
I dare you.

What's on my teeth?
Oh, okay
You're going to
Say brace-face, too?

My inhaler means nothing;
I'm just sick,
A lot of kids are.
I can breath.

It isn't weird
To miss school;
I have good reasons
For not liking summer.

Well, I know
I'm not the only kid
Who writes for fun!
I bet you do, too.

See? I'm normal...
Well, maybe.
I'm not a nerd,
Am I?

Comments & reviews · 7
TakeThatYouFiend wrote a review Review · Jan 7, 2014

This is a very nice poem, and it is easy to relate to, minus inhaler, but I must say, if this is true, EMBRACE YOUR INNER NERD! Nerd is a high up rank, not an insult. The last line is kinda funny, as is the last verse, with humourous self nerdenial. (A combination of nerd and denial. ) Truly very easy to relate to too. :-)

InfinityAndBeyond wrote a review Review · Feb 11, 2013

Hi! I love this poem, it descibes well exactly what people may see as a nerd. I like how you've captured that. I'd only suggest minor changes.

For the glasses part you could have mentioned how wearing glasses doesn't make you blind or something, just for a bit more humour, otherwise it's fine.

I'd also make a suggestion to add more nerd stereotypes to your poem, e.g. reading books, liking the library, being smart, being unpopular, dressing smart ....etc.


Overall good poem!


-Infinity x

Cailey replied · Feb 12, 2013

Hm, I think I might just go and rewrite this with more stereotypes. Although, I don't have braces anymore.. :D

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KattieCurtis
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KattieCurtis wrote a review Review · Jul 28, 2011

Haaa I LOVE IT :D that really made me smile i have braces and do happen to miss school :P

unsocialbutterfly wrote a review Review · Jul 28, 2011

haha yeah most people would describe that as a nerd. I hate the word nerd and stereotypes but putting that aside it's a good poem. Please tell me you don't miss school. :)

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lele253isme commented Comment · Jul 28, 2011

I am a nerd, but I don't have any of the "nerdy" stereotypness,so okay, I love this so much!!! Your poem is awesome!! It was dunny, too!!

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retrodisco666
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retrodisco666 wrote a review Review · Jul 28, 2011

All the classic signs of nerdism! :D

I wish i had some of these traits, but none-the-less I am a nerd :P

i quite like this form, structure ect. The regular stanza's I feel emphasise the point of it, somehow.

And in answer to the question on the bottom, Yes, yes you are a nerd! But 'tis very good.
i think, however, that you could add more traits perhaps? 'tis a thought.

If you have any questions or a more in depth review, leave me a message and i shall get right on it :)

~Retro Disco666



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