I too, make a difference
     In the lives of my children
     When the trilogy of love is expressed with a simple, "Daddy we missed you"
     Or when cheddar flavored is popped as we snuggle to a flick
     And when hugs and kisses tuck them in every night

I too, make a difference
     In the lives of generations, we call future
     When girls hoop with fundamentals and build confidence
     Or when classes of students are taught lessons you can't find in books
     And when modeling a role influences a life's path to shine sun, not thunder storms

I too, make a difference
     In the world	
     When a note from the treasury can help the homeless
     Or when artistic expression transcends cultural boundaries
     And when persistence and perseverance of purpose inspires all

               Despite the walls of education built to eradicate my efforts
     Despite the laws and injustice that imprisons with inequality and inequity
               Despite the societal socio-economic separation
                                      AND
     Despite the propaganda perpetuated to positively paint negative pictures of my people

I too, make a difference