The drive for success

The look on her parents face,

when they realize she is no disgrace,

then she picks up her pace. 

The tone in her teachers voice,

when they realize she made a good choice,

is what brings her joy.

When her brother looks up and smiles, 

when he knows their living a rough lifestyle, 

is what makes it worth her wile.

Knowing people are looking down with hope, 

just as she feels like she’s going to choke, 

is what keeps her from a slippery slope.