Ma has a new Saying When I drive down to visit. I sit in her kitchen And she says "I didn't know what I was doing. I just wish That I had been a better mother." I wonder if it Is my face Or what I came to be That makes her Think about that. "Well...its tough out there, you did your best ma..." She forces a smile Then looks down at the tile. I drive back home Doing 65 in a 35 zone Blasting Hank Williams While all my fellow Mexicans Frown at me From their Car windows. I walk into RM. 101 Crack open a pint Inhale Stare down at the tile Sigh. Someday I'll be Somethin Ma.