I've shed blood
2 remain on this path
been in physical pain
and people would laugh
saying
don't you know she will never change
yet
HERE I STAND
and shall remain
the day she left
we charted a course
that inevitably ends in divorce
but
from day one
God Said
son
conduct yourself in a way that will make Me proud
do not be a voice shouting 4 Barabas
in the crowd
your wife is fully aware of the path she chose
Kill her with kindness
slay her with your heartfelt prose
so
4 those of you who 4 one minute
doubted my Father's Flame
take a long, hard look
HERE I STAND
and shall remain
I try 2 be righteous more than right
I've stood down
when my family said fight
I was looked upon as a fool
by those who did not understand
was mocked by her family
had my virtues questioned as a man
but
I stared the Devil down
and laughed in his face
I walked proud
even when in an utter state of disgrace
and yes
I've lost ground by the foot
with only inches gained
but, how ya like me now
HERE I STAND
and shall remain
4 those who give me props
I thank U but it's undeserved
I am merely a child who believes
in His Father's Word
no one was there when I cried alone
I KNEW I had 2 make it on my own
sho nuff, March 15,2009
I woke up
walked out
and embraced the Rising Son
knowing in my heart
God's Will was done!!!
I could face the actors
the detractors
who smeared my name
your words were cold
but ya didn't know I was basking
in my Father's Flame
I am now devoid of arrogance
so, I most humbly say
2 ya'll phony bastards who thought
my end was near
I HAD NO FEAR
because I did it GOD'S Way
so much ya'll think I lost
never once knowing how much I've gained
and now
HERE I AM
holding the Lord's Hand
a PROUD, PASSIONATE, POWERFUL BLACK MAN
I shall NOT be moved
2 live is Christ
2 die is gain
HERE I STAND
and
SHALL REMAIN
can I get an AMEN from the Fam?
and 2 my Ex
I will always love U not because
you are the mother of my child
that's a cop out
I love you because you are God's child
U will not fall
U CANNOT fall
4 when days are cold
and the night dark
have no fear
I will be there
I thank U 4 giving all you could give
I thank U 4 risking Ur life 2 bring my Beautiful daughter
n2 the world
and, most of all
I thank U 4 allowing me 2 know
what TRUE love is...and SHOULD be
U will ALWAYS be family
and the love of family does
not abide by a divorce decree..1luv1heart..D'ee

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