Because I Love You
Because I Love You
I wake up and wipe my morning eye goo
It’s 6 am, and I’ve barely slept
A million projects to do, all night I wept
But for all you’ve done, it’s the least I can do
Sleepless nights, because I Love You
You clean the upper class’s houses, scrubbing your floor on your knees
So I can sit in class and earn my degrees
Back home, you were not able to attend middle school
You wanted more, so you hopped on the mule
As long as I prosper, you said, it was worth the hassle
So from right to left, I will move that tassel
My red Jansport weighs a ton
I’m late to class, so now I run
My hand cramps up as I jot notes down
I stand out in class. No one else is brown
But I don’t mind the corner-eyes stares
It just goes to prove how much I care
I’ll wear the green shirt and ridiculous hat
I’ll even put up with the man who picks at
The little brown girl, waiting his table
Oh, how I hate to be given a label
But his smugness won’t faze me
I’ll serve him his coffee. Gracefully.
Friday I’ll get paid, and the check will come in
It’s all worth it when I see that huge grin
It’s the least I can do to reward all your struggle
For across that border you had to be smuggled
You followed your heart and pursued your vision
Even if it meant your family’s division
I owe my life to you. My friends. My chances. My education.
You gave it to me, by moving to this nation.
You chose my life over yours and blessed me with chances
I can achieve it all now, considering the circumstances
So every day I’ll wake up as the morning birds coo
It’s the least I can do because I Love You