Thinkin’
By AT
See ma I was thinking
How I been in trouble so many times
‘N you was there
I wish I can take back them times
‘N show you I care
Not just by staying out of trouble
But education-wise
I just want to show you
The next time I will shine!
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I do like this. I am sure if and when you get out, you turn your life around and your mom will be proud of you. You just have to want to change for yourself, and you have to be determined. I like this poem, it shows your emotion and it shows that you never wanted things to end up like they have, but it’s never to late to change. It might be tough, but just keep doing good and don’t give up and You will show the world that you have truly changed. Best of Luck to You!! Keep your Head up!!
Shine on!! 🙂
AT, I enjoyed your poem because you showed that you took the time to reflect on the mistakes you have made in the past and you let them fuel you to become a better individual.
This poem gets me thinking about all the decisions I have made. I think it’s important not to take the people around us for granted, significantly if they have helped us through a tough part of life. It might be important to prove to your mother that you can change and become someone new, but its just as important to love yourself and see that you are growing. You got this and remember the best is yet to come!