Pressure
By Quandre Davis
Am I at fault for feeling this way
As pressure builds and skies turn gray?
The weight upon my shoulders tight,
A constant battle, day and night.
My mind is racing, thoughts collide.
A storm inside I cannot hide.
I search for answers, seek relief,
But stress just deepens, causing grief.
Each breath I take, a trembling sigh,
I wonder how much more I can try.
The world keeps spinning, never slow,
While I’m caught in the undertow.
But in the chaos, I must find
A way to calm this restless mind.
Am I at fault? Perhaps, it’s true,
But healing starts with seeing through.
For though the pressure’s heavy, strong,
I know I’ll find where I belong.
The weight will ease, the clouds will part,
And peace will settle in my heart.
What we learned about coping
Reporters identified a variety of healthy habits that help them relieve pressure and care for others in their school community. These reflections are by eighth-grade reporters with the Chester Charter Scholars Academy Healthy Highlights.
“Be helpful with your friends. You can be there to talk to them or just listen, so they know that you support them.”
— Nia, eighth grader
“Listen to music or find an adult that you trust.”
— Ameer, eighth grader
“Make yourself available to others when you can.”
— Quandre, eighth grader
Illustration by Sarah and Khloe, 6th grade, East Norriton Bulldog Bulletin
Read “Pressure” by Quandre on page 7 and more in our Fall 2025 magazine.
