Stability on the horizon
Mom’s moved out on her own
In this healthy relationship
She is in a brand new zone
A total and complete 180
With a San Francisco cop
Our past fading in the distance
Visits with Dad often a flop
Thankful for the decision
To let me stay inside
Of my grandparents loving home
While I academically thrive
“You must come home on weekends
This is a privilege, you see
It can be taken away at any time”
Happily, I agree
To be a model citizen
An angel in every class
But, boys their my distraction
I start to test my sass
Moms patience is unwavering
Determined to be seen
As the parent who knows what to do
When my decisions aren’t so keen
What I do know is I’m learning
About who I really am
What my morals ought to be
And stumbling as I plan
This future shining brightly
My clouds are parting ways
This new life, a welcomed distraction
From our candy selling days
Sarah Lopez 