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Taken Away From Me.


Comfort, value, and opportunities

taken away from me

at thirteen years old.

 

My parents struggling

to put food on our table

and clothes on our backs.

 

Learning the true value of a dollar,

friends spending time with each other,

while my time spent building a business.

 

Earning money for my family,

developing my individual growth,

holding a long-term focus within my goals,

and prioritizing what is most important,

family.

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