When my world went crashing down,
You were there to soften the blow
And help me rise to my feet,
When I wanted to give into defeat,
You were there to caution my steps
And guide my way
I asked myself what you saw in me…

I want to say you saw,
This young mind that just needed time
To see its full potential
But I really don’t know what you saw in me

Nevertheless you took me under,
Kept a watchful eye
And trained me as we went along,
Yes I’ve done things wrong,
Made you disappointed and mad
Maybe even sad-
But you simply express and decompressed

Although things may be hard at times,
I remember that you are wise
And know what’s best
I hope that I’ve made you proud,
Allowing you to see how you molded me
I take pride in all of the belief you have
For a young mind who has yet to reach its full potential

So forgive me if I crumble and scatter
If I stumble and shatter
I will remain humble and smile
Because you took the time,
To see me between the lines of my poetry
And to see past a burning desire to achieve at something higher-
I may not know what you see in me…
But I hope you see in me,
A part of you, the person I aspire
To be like when I am no longer learning
But fully taught and able to help another

To Ms. Erin- my role model.