What if…

What if you said, “Straighten up”

or get yourself together.

What if you showed you cared,

instead of being rude.

What if you follow through,

and not make me wait.

What if you help me through my struggle,

and not assume I'm just tired.

What if you listen when I ask;

for it's not all the time.

What if you could read my mind,

trust me you'd be surprised.

What if you’re honest,

and tell me the truth.

What if you teach me,

so I can learn.

What if you say, “Good Job",

means everything to me.

What if you knew behind my smile,

I'm breaking down.

What if I told you, you're my hero,

the reason for my success.

What if l told you,” education is a must”,

a rare investment, not taken for granite.

What if you knew there is a difference;

between heavily challenged and being so stressed I break down and cry.

What I'd you knew school is my way out,

please seek out to help.

What if I'm quiet and don't speak out,

please be obnoxious and call me out.

What if I say,” thank you”,

please say,” my pleasure”.

What if I trust you,

please don't let me down.

What if I want to be just like you,

then you'd know you’ve made an impact.