I.N.S.P.I.R.A.T.I.O.N

I always thought my biggest motivation was myself

because I wouldn't settle for anything less than perfect. 

Now, I know that perfection is not the true goal,

rather it is knowing that I worked hard for it. 

See, I want to be great, but "great" is a loosely defined word.

Perhaps, I want to be like Michelle Obama who empowered youth around the nation.

I could be like Lin Manuel-Miranda who has not only mastered his craft of lyrical rhyme,

but who never forgets his roots. 

Really though, my role models are the people I will mention in my Grammy speech 

(this will not happen because I don't sing, but a girl can dream.)

At the end of the day, it is my mother who paved the way. 

This Southern bred single mother of 4 kids who believed wisdom is the key,

and God is the truth.

In her, I see myself, the good, the bad, and the ugly,

the one person who actually wants me to do better than them.

On the days that I fall, she is there to pick me up,

and when triumphs come, she's my number one fan.

Now, I pray to inspire others the way my mom has inspired me.