Bend, Blend, Extend And Mend My Brain Poem by John Sensele

Born in the ghetto, put on my mettle
Too early in life, poverty rife
Taken long in school to settle
I appreciate graces and blessings in my life.

Fritters in a basin on my head
For me to peddle from street to street
Future uncertain, tough road ahead
I appreciate opportunities success to greet.

Tatters on my body, threadbare shoes
Basic meal bereft of relish
Despair mounting, spates of blues with no clues
As to succor, I appreciate chances to fish.

Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics
To pound my brain for years on end
Interspersed with lessons in Art and Gymnastics
Bachelor's and master's degrees my brain to bend, blend and mend.