“The Growing Tree”
I am a tree
Who grows stronger each day
Nothing will stop me from reaching my goals
What’s that you say?
That my goals aren’t easy
But who said they were
Don’t worry about me
I’ll stay here
You see
I plan to stay strong
Doesn’t matter how long
I won’t give up the fight
I’ll do what is right
I hear on the news
That Latinos don’t go to college
It takes knowledge
Not color
That isn’t something new
But many don’t have a clue
My race doesn’t define where I’ll go
My actions do
Stereotypes don’t matter to me
I’m unique and I’ll always be.