This poem was written and published by Sarah Beth at age thirteen.

The Knot

by Sarah E. Bennett

When I forget,

or do something wrong,

a little knot,

will come along.

It sits in my stomach,

for what seems like a day.

And until I’m forgiven,

it won’t go away.
This happens in school,

when my homework isn’t found,

or when I get into trouble,

for being a clown.

The knot makes my stomach,
feel very tight.

My heart starts beating,

like I’ve had a fright!

Then it goes away,

till I get in trouble,

and then . . . and then . . .

The knot strikes again!!!

Copyright1997, Sarah Elizabeth (Werner) Bennett. All rights reserved.

Originally published in A Moment to Reflect, 1997.