"You need to get
your grades up," She says.
"I know, I'm trying."
I say.
"Try harder," She
says.
Well, Mom? I'm trying as hard as
I can, but I don't want to hear that. I want to hear,
"Just take it slow, if you don't get something
I'll help you, alright?"
That's what I need
to hear.
Just once.