A strong Brother
To: My brother Elijah
Why does my life seem so hard?
Getting in trouble for a stolen car.
This is not what i want my brother too see, i need to be there for him not running the streets.
I know i can change i dont want to end up like my mom.
Locked up 8 years of my life gone.
I want to be successful i want to go far follow my dreams and reach for the stars.
Have a good life and be there for my brother.
I dont want my brother to wonder why im not there.
I dont want him to think i dont care.
So i know i can change and its not going to be easy.
But its better than being locked up begging god to let then free me.
I hope when my mom gets out she will change, and realize her life is not a game.
So im sorry Elijah i know you miss mom.
But i just want to tell you you are very strong.
(2012)
This poem is based on my life.My mom is currently incarcerated .
my brother is 9 years old.
she got a total of 8 years.
i know im not the only one who has it rough.
but this is my story. Thank you.
