Bravado

I used to pray to hear gods voice now I pray to hear yours

Prayers answered well of course 

So with tears come joy I got my boy

16 my bravado came from chains and calling women out they name

17 my I followed my pain, tucked deep before you even knew my name 

Nowadays I learned to pray

I ask God for many thangs, but never strength 

You taught me how to be strong, so everyday

I remain, and look who I became? 

At 18 years my bravado forever changed

At 18 I met you, and Jay, I never was the same

At 23 my bravado remains, and I know who to blame

At 23 my bravado remains, only due to love you gave

23, and man… 

Another year, I still hear

Your voice, advice, your laugh

It’s so clear, 

And as I shift years, in our hearts you stay near

Just to let us know you’re still here

You remain

Forever,

M