Bend, Blend, Extend and Mend My Brain

Born in the ghetto, put on my mettle Too early in life, poverty rife Taken long in school to settle I appreciate graces and blessings in my life. Fritters in a basin on my head For me to peddle from street to street Future uncertain, tough road ahead I appreciate opportunities success to greet. Tatters on my body, threadbare shoes Basic meal bereft of relish Despair mounting, spates of blues with no clues As to succor, I appreciate chances to fish. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics To pound my brain for years on end Interspersed with lessons in Art and Gymnastics Bachelor’s and master’s degrees my brain to bend, blend and mend.