Her family was poor
Not enough to complain
But enough to see
challenging days
Days with one plate and
nothing more
This she knew she could
change for sure
The way she looked?
She overflowed with
conviction

The weak juggles school
She rides the waves of the
days by
Almost paying attention to
what is being said
Listening to an audio of her
knowledge
Report cards filled with A's
Proud because the
textbooks did not leave her
dismayed
The way she looked?
She looked...