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    HERE I STAND

    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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    • 31 December 2010
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