SPEAK YOUR MIND SLAM
I’ve been waiting for this day.
What will my parents and friends say?
I can’t even think straight.
My hard work and late nights have paid off.
I can finally say I won’t be stuck at home plate.
I’ve made it to the top,
now I just can’t stop.
Working hard to be the first in the family.
Always determined to succed.
Thinking of how proud my grandparents will be.
Flashing that letter all around town
To show them bullies where I’m headed now
Not stuck here in this place that fells like jail
I’m headed to Tarleton in Stephenville.
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