Had to get a pen and pad to calculate
The cost of guiding my children down the path
Of scholar athlete and college graduate.
People say the degree is useless
But for us it’s the ticket to the door
And the end of the line of more acceptable candidates.
Education, community and creativity.
We have to be all three to succeed
God bless the child who does all three well,
At least eight generations removed from slavery
Seventh generation college graduate
Sixth generation intellectual
Fifth generation creative
Fourth generation revolutionary
Third generation doctorate degree holder
Second generation legacy
First generation trust fund baby
On your shoulders I’ve climbed from seven to three
In my fourth centennial imagine what else I could achieve?
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