A Mind of My Own
By MC and DJ
I’m walkin’ down this road lost and alone
But 1 day I know Ima be a king with a throne
Miles and miles later I’ll find my way home
As I walk down this road I realized this road is long
I’m tired of being a puppet, I have a mind of my own
I want to shine bright as a star
I want a big house and a fast car
Sometimes I feel like I’m on Mars
I live a life of hate and crime
I want to make my mother proud
I want to make my father smile
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“I want to shine bright as a star,” this poem reminds me of myself as a high school role model for others around me. I was an athlete in high school, and my objective was to constantly stand out, whether on or off the field. However, I wanted to demonstrate the younger generation how to enjoy the sport and that they could come to me for assistance if they needed it. The poem as a whole, though, reminds me of having huge aspirations and achieving them one day. I genuinely hope that after college and receiving my degree, I am able to achieve everything I have wished for, despite the ups and downs I will face.