Louis was born into poverty yet never learned to despair

Poverty did however leave scars on Louis that will never be repaired

Louis is the hope for his family their escape on his shoulders rest

Louis has always carried the burden of having to be the best

So many chances to move forward have come Louis’ way

Yet the path forward has always been murky, hidden and grey

Taking care of his family paying rent for the room they all share

Knowing the path he needs to take the burden so much to bare

So young to find himself responsible for those he cares about

Each passing day leaves him struggling and fighting back doubt

Working graveyard, attending school, playing basketball and running track

It’s never enough bills pile up the poverty line he can’t seem to crack

If you were to meet Louis you would never believe this is true

Louis is the kind of man that just keeps doing what he has to do

I pray for Louis every time this young man crosses my mind

He is the kind of man that is so hard to find