Reflection- "Cause I ain't got a pencil" by Joshua T Dickerson

I woke myself up
Because we ain't got an alarm clock
Dug in the dirty clothes busket,
Cause ain't nobody washed my uniform
Brushed my hair and teeth in the dark,
Cause the lights ain't on
Even got my baby sister ready
Cause my mama wasn't home.
Got us both to school on time,
To eat us a good breakfast.
Then when I got to class the teacher fussed
Cause I ain't got a pencil.

Adele Faber