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Coming from a place of torment

And raised in a place of beauty

Can I raise a brow, for my parents’ accomplishment?

Bringing a man out of a boy

Teaching respect from birth

Holding me close

And keeping me from danger

Can I raise a brow, for my parents’ beliefs?

Letting me pick my religion

Not forcing anything on me

Telling me right from wrong

Having me learn responsibility

Can I raise a brow, for my parents’ struggle?

Not always having it good but found ways to keep me happy

Being able to keep equilibrium amongst the house

With three hard headed children

Can I raise a brow, for my parents’ love?

Showing their children what true love is

How one should treat another

And if I slipped from the lip

How to take a switch to the back

And caress the love given after

Can I raise a brow, for my parents’ pain?

Knowing it wasn’t always good

Looking, searching, and praying for work

Having money be an issue

And frustration brong torment

But still you loved

Still we learned

Still we understand

And still I raise a brow

For my mom and dad