funny how i believe others more than i believe myself.
when i told you i wasn't doing well & flunking;
& that it's due to me being fickle & distracted,
you told me that if i put my mind to it;
i'm the most focused person you ever knew.

i don't know if you're lying to help me,
but it gave me hope;
and i believed you.

whenever i drift off,
i remind myself of what you've said,
i can be focused; if i put my mind into it.

after the three quizzes i've failed;
i'd normally be demoralized & on the edge of frustration.
i know i'll still try, but i won't expect anymore than a mere pass.

but i told myself to concentrate.
you can do this grace, just focus. 
the next thing i knew, i had 15/20 instead of 7/20.

so thank you.
thank you for believing in me.

funny.
all this time, i think i'm still relying on you.