The Upbringing

Here's a little story that must be told...

Ever since I was a youngin' I've thought

out of the box

Always busy planning my future

Not the kinda kid who was lost kicking

rocks.

When I was just 5 years old, my parents

got divorced.

Not very common back in the day

A quick adjustment to swallow, I was

forced.

As the years went by,

I became stronger and more aware.

This is real life

Whether its right or unfair.

Like most people in the world

I've faced my share of big changes and

obstacles,

Sometimes the best way to handle them

is just to relax like a kid and eat orange

cream popsicles.

Living with mom here,

living with dad there,

It's like 2 different worlds

So many differences that caused me to

stop and stare.

Coming from a mixed background of

blonde hair and blue eyes

Along with curly hair and sweet potato

pies,

This white dominated community was in

for a surprise.

Through all the hardships and changes,

All I ever wanted was the truth with no

lies.

Now I look back at all the many sighs and

cries

Some things I can't remember for what

reason or why.

But after it all I've opened my eyes to

realize my past is what has molded me,

the hundreds of tears and smiles,

something I could never regret or despise

because the love and support that got

me through never dies.