I was sucha freakin Talent

About the author:
Richard Bauer is the 12 year old son of Denise Bauer. He is studying in St. Lawrence School in Sacramento, where is received the King Author Certificate of Excellence and also the Christian Citizenship Award.
The award reads : This young man exemplifies what our school stands for Christianity. He is respectful, courteous and friendly. During mass, Richard shows reverence and a quiet deep faith. In class he is helpful, for instance, after Math class last Monday, a fellow student needed assistance and Richard quietly and courteously gave his time to help. As a sportsplayer, Richard exhibits true sportsmanship- the desire and ability to win, but with humility. Richard is friendly to all and doesnt spek unkindly of anyone. He always tries his best whether it is at Mass, in the classroom, or on the playing field. Thank you Richard for being you.

Following is the unedited essay of Richard:

Being a piece of paper is exciting. I never know what is going to be written on me until its done. Sometimes a person writes poetry and expresses their feelings. Other times a person writes an essay for me, but for this one day, I would be an A paper.

It started when a kid named Richard was assigned an English essay. He had to write about a day in the life of an inanimate object. The day before the paper was due, I was chosen as the paper to be turned in. What an honor! For the first time I had a chance to be an A paper. When Richard started, two of my friends were crumple up. I was praying that he wouldnt throw me away. Richard was watching T.V. and he was halfway through the paper. I could be an A paper, only a paragraph to go.

I had always dreamed of this moment and it had finally come. It was my first and last chance. It was up to Richards teacher to decide if I was worthy of this honor. The next day, Richard turned me in and only fate could tell.

The next Monday Richard got me back and boy was he happy. He got an A and I had the honor of being that paper that was Richards first essay to be an A.