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Never took a chance
That wasn't mine
Momma always said
A hard head
Make a soft behind
Was raised 2 always remember
Christmas day 2 many
Is just another day in December
I don't need reminders on a calendar date
Always felt
The love U save
Is the love U make
U see,
I've been molded 2 never forget
And always understand
I'll always be
A Stranger in a Foreign Land
If I commit a felonyI can be deprivedThe Act of PatriotsDoesn't exclude me From drug dealing and homicideIn this country I'm naturalizedCould be strippedOf citizenshipRight before my eyesSo I learned as child 2 walk In silenceThough I've been stalkedNever resorted 2 violenceBut if my family bond is distorted2 avenge my Bajan BondI'd gladly be deportedAlways stood tallProud 2 be a manBut never forgetting I'm a Stranger in a Foreign LandU invite me 2 the tableI will acceptAlways on timeNever oversleptI will only eat 2 be politeNever want U 2 feelI took 2 many bitesFolks say I take things 2 seriouslyBut I must 2 maintain my civilityCan't let U see my tears in any instanceBest way 2 protect myselfIs 2 keep my distanceNo one knows what's in my heartPeople read my proseAnd think they've hit the markBut when a thought is finished I move onNever been a kingRefuse 2 be a pawnNever been a part of the Native planAlways beenA Stranger in a Foreign LandI had a choiceWhether 2 be a Black brotherOr accept being labeled as an otherMany times an apodted childOnly desires 2 make his parent smileKnew I could never dream of being PresidentOnly 4 Natural BornNot permanent residentsSince the age of threeMy dreams have been shaped By that realityHow could U knowThat left a pain in Brother DeeSo I remain in my pocketPeople throwBlowsI attempt 2 block itYou never took the time 2 see the faded bruises on my handsFrom reaching out As a Stranger in a Foreign Land2 each and all on the SetWith all due respectAn open heartI will never rejectBut please know mine I must protectSo when I come strongI've got 2 come correct2 U what seems like a petty slightCan change my sunny dayInstantly 2 nightExile is a possibilityThat's real 2 meI am who I amYour Brother DeeNever curse AllahBut GOD D--MNAll my life I've beenA Stranger in a Foreign LandDear LadyI accepted love at your behestWe share a love beyond wordsOr this SetYet It's bestIf I remain a guest'Cuz any family joined by adverbs and conjunctionsOnly requires a dangling participle2 cause dysfunctionI believe in the words of Lady LibertyThank Allah for her providingMy mom the opportunityBut instinctively Those from across the seaKnow where they are fromAnd where they beSo I have taken blowsNo other man man would honestly withstandComes with the territoryOf being a Stranger in a Foreign LandTaken blows No other man would honestly withstandI know who I amD. Greaves A STRANGER IN A FOREIGN LAND

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