Integrity

I have always been a teacher's pet

I do not care about other's judgment

I never cheat or lie and I never forget

I was given an assignment

My math teacher assigned me a mission

To write the names of those who misbehaved

I agreed to it, knowing it's a difficult position

"She's a teacher pet," the other student engraved

As I was writing down the names, the class noticed

They laughed, as I remained focused. 

Even though I was tempted to lie about the names

And prevent the class from the trouble ahead

I knew it wasn't right, so I got the blame 

And the class hated me instead

However I was glad that I did not soil my integrity

But rather reject popularity 

I display integrity on a daily basis

Whether it's helping my sister with her chore

Or standing up for someone using words and phrases

Integrity is what I strive for. 

I do not consider what people will think of me

Despite the cruel laughs hidden behind books

I do the right thing because it is the key

The key to a better outlook.