Man, $1000 is great.! 

School is what I can use it for.

I began to reminisce 

My mother Struggling for a dollar

I'm Hustling to make my mother proud

A B honor roll

Graduating high school 

Now on the deans list

Becoming successful is what I'm routing for

The hopeless days and the sleepless nights

The eviction notices on our door saying it's our last night

That's my motivation to continue to fight

No more mommy sitting on the side of the bed contemplating on how she's going to pay bills

This time I'll be the one to say mommy it's okay, I got it.

Wipe those tears, put that wallet, cash and shame away 

I'm going to make it out of this struggling life so we can see the brighter days

I know It's been you who has always pushed for better 

Working, seemed like it was never enough

You being a go getter

But God has been there you kept your faith

Now it's my turn to tell you "It's okay!"

I want us to live the American Dream:

where we attain our own version of success 

Living stress free

Talking about bills nonchalantly

Daughter with her Bachelors Degree and PsyD at the end of her name

Counseling people for a better life

Continuing to step up her game

Remembering all of the bills you use to stress over

Now It's okay

Cause Mommy I graduated from school you'll continue to see those brighter days