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 exuberant

The weak juggles work
3 - 10 she worked each day
Homework, to and form, both ways
She served hot plates
Both skirt and hair frayed
Shoes and clothes painted with stains
Body panting with many pains
The way she looked?
She looked exhausted

The weak juggles family welfare
Dinner, breakfast and lunch she provides
Except herself she does not supply
Through her mind
the day plays
As today is an extension of yesterday
She slowly decays
Life set to replay
The way she looked?
She looked torpid

Life set to replay
Body sustains the pains
And collects new stains
Hair, health and hygiene all
remain unmaintained
As paralyzed legs cannot
perform
She steps up to the plate all
life long
How does she look?
© ChosenC