A Mother-Daughter Convo

If you would just listen to me Sometimes I just want to express myself Without you criticizing me— When you were my age, Things were different. You don't understand We're nothing alike But I'm trying to find my way Trying to find myself And I need help

If you would just listen to me Without criticizing me— When I was your age... We didn't do these things I've been there before We're just alike I want to help

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Kinetic vs. Potential

I am Hope. Born on a hot, sunny day They took me home And loved me. I was born to dance. I'd sneak away Buy tickets for Broadway shows And study their technique My passion, alive in my feet. A soft calming in my soul... It's my world-- I make the rules. One day... I'll be at Julliard I'll dance on a mahogany stage I'll shine--if only for a moment You'll be proud...

I am Asha. Born on a hot, sunny day... She took me home, And regretted me. Every chance I got-- I'd sneak away Let the music speak to me Forget everything about these streets I was happy here, My passion, alive in my feet And my problems drift away It's not my world-- I don't make the rules. But I make do. One day... I won't be afraid I won't live in fear I'll shine--if only for a moment You'll realize my potential...

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