Six Days

By Chastity Salas (Bronx, NY)

My motivation sprints, it travels long ways

It called up my determination to battle for six days.

I've been here for simply that long,

And never before have I felt so strong.

I'm not so afraid to share,

I don't put much care,

if I'm wrong...

Because my strong support team can teach me

They'll be there.

People I would have labeled strangers, unknown

Have engaged with me, taught me morals, I've never known

Taught me of friendship. Gee, I have grown

Grown, in little ways

In the speed of six days.

I'm learning to write in news structures 

and... 

Something once as foreign as my left hand

I'm doing... On my own command.

Amazingly, I'm learning many new things,

The future's gonna call, I await 'till it rings.

I've met reporters, some even gave me advice 

Their kindness I didn't have to decode in device

I've seen New York City, in a way I never had before

Sure,

I live there... sure.

I only see the limits of my neighborhood's bloodied floor.

I've only seen success from afar,

And with that price, my dreams had scars

With a limited amount of knowledge

who even suggests college?

But in this amount of time, I'm getting prepared

And let me tell you,

The counselors advice... helps me not to be scared

That is no lie, believe me it's truth.

I can see my future now more than ever, 

I'm learning more and more, I'll be clever

With my school choice,

Because I found my voice.

This is not made to be cheesy or an uplifting ad

I am simply sharing the latest scoop...my story

About this program... I feel so glad,

I'm writing about myself for once.... Oh lordy!