How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
The future is ours. Let us have it. That's what she's saying. That's what we're all saying. But I'm lucky. These days my moms ain't trying to push me in one direction or another. She's just glad I have one.
I read her this poem I wrote called "Dream" about doing hip-hop with my own band, and she started crying. My moms don't cry easy, so I felt bad. But she said they were happy tears. "You keep writing, baby," she said. "You're doing good." (74.2-3)
Tyrone is glad to have a mom who doesn't try to force him down a path that's not right for him. She's just proud that he's come around since the beginning of the year and finally sees a future for himself. Phew.