A Growing Man… Anthony Avery
My life is a story that is often misunderstood, only to be understood by people that can relate. I’ve been through the most frightening things; just thinking about it gives me the shakes. As I grow older I realize that these are the things that made me who I am… A man. Not caring about the handicap of not having my father by my side… Instead I’ll fill my mother’s heart with joy at graduation, walking across the stage with pride. It’s funny how things flow together when you’re blessed. Actually writing this poem helped me get some things off my chest. Now I can stretch, inhale and exhale; I can breathe at last. I think my future is getting built by the things I’ve been through in my past. On the highway to success, I just pray I don’t crash. My mama told me only the strong survive, and only the realest ones last. Grade 12 Burgard High School
Ben
Brian Trinh Grade 11 Leonardo DaVinci High School
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