Tears Are Falling, Times Are Rough
A Mentee’s Reflections on Graduating from High School
Can Somebody Tell Me Why?
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Mentee Poet’s Corner
Tears Are Falling, Times Are Rough
by J.D., a.k.a. Rome
Tears are falling, times are rough
I cry so much, my tears turn tough
I try to be a man, and it hurts to fall
I try to help my mother, hands
bleedin’ and all
My life is crazy, I just want a way out
Someone please help me put some
food in my mouth
My stomach is crying out loud
(I put my head down because in my
heart I’m far from proud)
People just understand us and our life
This world is a game, we only have
three strikes
People don’t even look at us like
human beings
Our Father long gone and our Mom
doing the wrong things
I tell myself I’m a be alright
Even though I’m bad in the days and
terrible by life
A Mentee’s Reflections on Graduating from High School
My name is Brandon. I’m 18 years old and I’m proud to be a graduate of Foundations High School. During these last four years, I had some rough times. Some ups and some downs. Getting locked up was a down for me, but graduating high school is definitely an up. And I’m proud of the changes I’ve made along the way.
Graduating was pretty hard for me because I was too busy in the streets and I felt as though school was just a waste of my time. And I thought that I’d be called names just because I went to school. But after I stopped going to school, I got locked up. And while I was locked up I started talking with people who would lead me back to the right track. Like towards finishing high school and doing the right thing by my mother. I started talking to people about going to college and getting financial aid. I started thinking about doing something different with my life. And that’s when I realized the streets weren’t for me. So here I am finishing high school with a 3.2 grade point average, the second top of the class. Graduating with flying colors!
I don’t know where you all are going to be 5 years from now, but I have some ideas of where I’ll be. Maybe I’ll have graduated from college, have my own place, and started my architecture business. I’ve already started towards these goals. I’ll be on my way to Montgomery College next year and will be majoring in business management. I don’t know what challenges I’ll face next year, but I do know that I can overcome any obstacles that are in my way.
Can Somebody Tell Me Why?
by T.M., a.k.a. Captain
Can somebody tell me why
So many people have to die
Leaving their families behind &
Children all alone wishing somebody
Was there at home to hold them & tell
Them to keep strong and hold
Hold on.
Can somebody tell me why?
Can somebody tell me why
Young people have to go through
Struggles and its like they
Have their heart in one hand
And their soul in the other
But don’t know how to juggle
Can somebody tell me why?
Can somebody tell me why
Love have to hurt so much & be
So unforgettable
Can somebody tell me why?
Can somebody tell me why
The world had to become what
It is today – people killing each
Other. No love but hate.
Can somebody tell me why?
Can somebody tell me why
There is poor education
Not a lot of income for people
With jobs and not good pay
Can somebody tell me why?
Can somebody tell me why
Communities are so unsafe &
You can’t walk out your front
Door without hearing gunshots
Or police sirens.
Can somebody tell me why?
I think I know
The answer!
Because don’t nobody
Care anymore
Like their lives
Aren’t in jeopardy
