Ups&Downs: 1. Front Door

She gave me birth to me in January,

The doctor told her that I’m gonna be tall.

She provided for me,

On foot or knees

During and after pregnancy.

She was there for me.

I progressively got older.

I was a smart kid

And whenever I brought home good grades she was supportive

And whenever I brought home bad grades

She was still supportive.

Whenever I had practice

I was always on time,

Every Time.

We didn’t have everything,

But we had just about everything we needed.

Things got harder when she lost her job

And I was twelve.

I did whatever I could to help out.

Every valentine’s day my mom would get me chocolate.

It made me forget that I didn’t even have a valentine.

And before the last bell during school I got called to the office

Saw my dad and told me I was coming with him.

He explained everything.

My mom’s mental state was at stake.

I never got to see my valentine,

And I barely see her now.