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To cheat or not to cheat

January 10, 2017
By eville123 GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
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“You forgot about the test,” the angel voice echos in my head.
The devil’s voice shouts back, “Just look at Julie’s test, she knows the answers!”
“No, just try your best.” angel persuades
“It’s just sitting right there, waiting for you to look at” the devil prys.
“What would your parents think?” angel asks.

“But you need a good grade!” the devil’s voice eggs on.
“You won’t get caught, the teacher isn’t looking!” the devil continues.
“Everyone cheats, it’s fine.” the devil adds.
“ It’s only this one time!” the devil finishes.
“NO!” my own voice yells halting the conversation

“I am better than cheating.”

© Eveliz V., Bayamon, Puerto Rico

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