As Within so WithoutI can always fit in,
But I'd rather stand out.
And I've learned that
That's what life is about.
You can sit securely
Tucked into your box
Or find the key
Which naturally unlocks
Can We TalkOn one hand, the abolition of slavery seemed heaven-sent,
But when I really think about it, it was just our vision bent.
'Cause behind the scenes, it never ended, simply shifted gears.
And black people went from being in shackles, but now they're crying tears.
Behind jail bars, while their white counterparts escape,
At wakes and funerals for the lives, the power elite continues to take.
I, a white woman, in a white man's land where I don't belong
Because I believe black lives DO matter and I know all of this is wrong.
FlyFaith is the vision before the eyes see,
Believing there is so much more out there for me.
Even when the sunrise offers only skies of grey,
I know that I can make the most out of today.
Birds, now residing on the sands of the south
Trust their intuition, never giving in to doubt.
Together, they have landed in the place felt in their hearts
Guided by their purpose and the courage just to start.
Grey AreaEverything's not black and white
But I've learned to live with all my might
In the grey, the red, the blue, the green
Discomfort has become serene
The great unknown, my comfort zone,
All the world is now my home
New perspectives, sight unseen
My faith, my guidance to my dreams
I CryWell, I cry cause I'm happy
But you don't get
Well, you think I'm just being a girl
And I cry cause I love you
Just forget it
You're the biggest thing in my itty-bitty world
But these tears, these tears running down my face
Jealousy with a HaloAre we just lazy or have we become complacent?
Do we keep our open minds stored somewhere in the basement?
How can we judge a people by looking at just one?
And who are we to judge as if we're the Father's Son?
Have we any stones to throw based on all of our sins?
Or are we the exception, that we may judge our kin?
I'm not sure about you, but I prefer only God
My Lord & Savior, the Most High, to stay with me against the odds.
L-O-V-EI been trying to tell you what love is
But I can show you better than I can tell you
(I can show you better than I can tell you)
(I can show you better than I can tell you)
I can feel you from across the room
And I know that you feel it too
Don't be shy
What we came to do
Love is AlwaysLove is always
You, you, me
From the moment that I met you
I knew that you were special
My heart said not to let go
In my head, it echoed
Echoed echoed
Narcissistic LoveI will no longer lend my love to lovers who are merely interested in what's between my thighs, but can't be bothered to look me in the eyes
Why would I ever accept such disdainful love?
The example I learned as a child could serve as some explanation I do believe
Let's observe what I have seen and perhaps discover my reprieve.
My father, a man with now three girls
Thought he was only hurting himself with his imbibements and swirls
It took me 22 years before I finally asked him
Why he kept drinking and hurting us all
Never Give UpJust love me
Don't wanna give up on you
Never, ever give up on me
You never give up on me
It's guaranteed
You just love me
I've been in my own head
PromisesPromises, promises
You promised me you're different
Since the day I learned your name
So I tried to trust you
And not play any games
You opened up your heart
You let me all inside
Soul SeasonsAll can be found in nature,
That of which inside
Reminds us of the ebb and flow,
A life of changing tides
Our feet firmly rooted
From the past of which we grew
Yet like the leaves of autumn
Must die and start anew
TemporaryFeeling temporary is a permanent problem
Feeling like I'll never win
And my problems, I can't solve em
And when the chips are down
And when no one is around
When push comes to shove
All I do is pray to God above
Seems human is a condition
The JourneyLean not on your own understanding
But only on your faith
There's no need to fight your fears
Just trust the power of grace
We serve a source of sovereignty
Our power is our will
And when the going's getting hard
Just learn you must be still
To the YouniverseI have lived in fear of telling my whole story for most of my life, but have discovered that sharing my truth has empowered me to feel better, as well as those around me. We are all experiencing the human condition and cannot avoid the feelings and emotions associated with being human. We feel it all whether we like to admit that or not. I'm still getting used to the idea that I have anger and rage, feelings I always felt were never a part of me, feelings that would make me feel shame if I admitted them. But what I've learned is that not allowing myself to feel them, to allow them just to move through me, makes me feel a million times worse and allows them to come out at unexpected, inconvenient times on people who have done nothing to even merit my words or actions. Self-awareness is a lifelong journey, but I am committed to becoming a better me every day so that I may use my time here as a catalyst for change for the greatest good. I no longer bear the shame associated with my story because I survived. I am here now and I'm able to share my testimony. Truth be told, my story Is still unfolding, but the best is yet to come. I'm honored to share this time with you here on earth and I promise to stay committed to living my purpose on purpose. This is for me and youniverse.