I remember when I was four
Hopes and dreams of what could be
And the things that impacted me so significantly
A lawyer, an artist, or an entrepreneur
Someone of charity and whose heart was pure
I remember the desire to discern the soul
Discovering the worlds of new and old
Places of culture, romance, and décor
A fantasy of loving and becoming more
I remember in high school when learning to drive
The beginning of freedom encapsulated the mind
The mind went wild with things I could do
A future of greatness was what I had in store for you…
I remember in college when economies turned
I fought on the streets watching dreams getting burned
I was fortunate enough to be given the chance
To graduate with the mind to question your ass
I remember the thought process that took me along
As the political figures continue singing that song
I tried to resist it…I tried to be strong
But the inevitable happened and it wasn’t too long
I remember the resumes and cover letters too
I remember the picture my mind once drew…
I had that passion to be one of the best
But someone with power wants me in line with the rest
I remember the phone calls I hoped to receive
I waited and checked emails continuously
I watched myself, become someone I’m not
I did the unexpected and lessons were taught
I remember the repercussions
And the disappointment in my heart
A failed son and brother
To a family distraught
I remember when that was my ultimate fear
Never thought the day would ever come near
I remember when I was four
With a future in mind
But something had happened with the dream I designed.
