I am who I am by Saza Takuji

I am who I am
By : Saza Takuji

Growing up was tough

The roads were just rough

My mother and father 

Couldn't take care of their daughters

My mother or father couldn't live with out each other

But he left us here to make more money

No he never really left us,

He told us he would visit when he has the chance

He brings money and clothes and American Food

I have a sister, I am the oldest

My mother grew weary so I had to take over

I protected her when she needed it,

I would put her to sleep,

Tucking her in tight telling her to go to sleep

My mother would watch and tell me 

'One day..' She would start and pause

her next few lines would always make me cry

she looked and said 'You will be a better mother then me'

She would walk away and I would look at my feet

I would yell mother every time and begin to cry

But i understand why,

I am who I am

My mother was so ashamed of herself, she locked herself away

Not even my father could help her come out, 

So i made a vow to a better mother 

And a better wife then who she was 

Because she made me who I am,

So now i know,

I am who I am