I wrote this in High School, but I dedicate it to my Mom who’s having my little brother…
In case you didn’t know
You see me and make me feel warm
In a world so cold
Like me I guess
So all I can give you is my very best promise
That child these hands will hold you
Until the world stops spinning
Falls off its axis
In another life I was queen
And you will have to accept your destiny
Rule your land
Run your kingdom
Raise your kings and queens to feel compassion
And never regret your bold decisions
Trust them and no one will question
But son do not worry because we were soldiers
Fight with valiance
Only use defiance
When your heart will not allow you to follow direct commands
Fear is an option Combat commands it of us
Be afraid of the capability of your own hands
Against another
Because you should always first and foremost love your brother
We were slaves
I remember the way you didn’t you didn’t cry when the boat rocked and I remember the way your hair smelled
You kept me from leaping
I was a teacher
You must learn to be a student
Respect me and I will respect you
My job is to harangue preach and give speeches
When I feel its necessary
Your job is to listen
Understanding is your greatest tool
And your mind is your greatest weapon
Because it is the only thing an enemy cannot destroy
And son if you remember nothing else
Remember you are descendant of artists
Poetry is your native tongue
And music heats your blood
You have the eyes to see the colors of the grotesque beauty of the world
Cherish who you are and what you can create
And I will always be here for you
I love this!