Growing Up
I remember growing up,
I remember us being poor,
I remember walking barefoot,
Only one shoes to choose from,
Same clothes outside everyday,
Same uniform to school,
So I tried my best to keep it clean,
Sat there and I took the jokes,
Kids can be so mean,
And when I didn’t want to go,
You told me, you didn’t want me to grow up to be no fool,
So I stayed smart, never asked for much,
For You always tried your best,
Love you more, for not selling your body or your soul,
I know you couldn’t bare to see your children grow like this,
Living in a kitchen wasn’t the best lifestyle,
And a meal was still hard to come by,
And When it a meal did come,
You always reminded me, tomorrow is another day,
So I was never one to be gluttonous,
I know your soul bared a lot,
It could only take so much
But mama you still gave it your best, Never gave up,
I remember when I would walk to Mr. dips house,
Every Saturday morning, and he would give me groceries,
I remember when he gave me a pair of shoes,
And though my father was not much of a father,
I’m just glad I knew who he was, the few times I met him,
Me and you have weathered the storm for so long,
Sometimes when I couldn’t hold up.
You kept me strong,
hurricanes and earthquakes we been through them literally,
mama you are my shining star,
You always stood by me, never went too far,
I cant wait till its up to me, to do the rest,
The day, when u can depend on me,
I wish every mom is as sweet as you are,
Mama I’m so thankful I have you,
Because I know some kids, grew up with none,
And for them my heart bleeds ever more,
Mama though our life isn’t full of riches,
I am happy we’ve made it this far………….
Copyright © Llando Shaw | Year Posted 2008
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