I Am... Different
I am… Different
Lasheema Kearney
8/27/15
I am...
The essence of the word we call different
What do you see when you look at me
Some might say a handsome young man
Others say an average person
Ask a close friend they will say
Lasheema defines the word different
He strives to be himself and never be what people view as today’s society
I am…
The essence of the word we call different
For I see myself as more than a statistic, number, a mere label
I see myself as a life changer, inventor, and an entrepreneur
I won’t settle for less I will strive to stay true to myself
I will surpass what people expect from me
Growing up in the city labeled Bull City
Some might not know I am from the original Fewgardens
Which would automatically lead people to think
Life for me was pre-determined
I said no I will not be one of these people I see everyday
On a street corner with a 40 ounce in a brown paper bag
Or one of these people that are labeled "Gangsters"
I will be different than what they expect
I am...
The essence of the word we call different
Statistics show boys without fathers
Nine times more likely drop out of school by the age of 16
Eight times more likely to go to prison
Five times more likely to commit suicided
Twenty times more likely to have behavioral problems
1/10 as likely to get A's in school
This is why if I was defined as a word the word would be Different
My whole life I have been fatherless
I am not a statistic to these numbers mentioned
I graduated from High school with honors
I have never had any conflict with the Law system
Suicide was never a thought that crossed my mind
Behavioral problems were quickly fixed
Throughout my 4 years in high school I have received 100+ A's on assignments
I am…
Lasheema Kearney and I am the essence of the Word we call Different