My Praise

Almost 30 years God has blessed me with air

Through those there have been trials and triumphs

A tear falls from my eyes

Not a reflection of weakness

But instead of my strength to keep going

To keep pressing on despite the naysayers

I played with the cards I was given

Easy, I never thought life would be

Quite the contrary a whirlwind of experiences

I have had my good days

I have had my bad days 

But in spite of

Praise is what I do

A product of a single mother

Has taught me the strength of a woman

The never-ending love and compassion

Our days were not always sunny but a victim we never were

The source of misplaced frustration

Increased my determination

To ensure no replication

Due to your absence

I will never fault you for you checking out on your position

For in that time I had to reach out to my heavenly father

Who would never leave nor forsake me

Whom I shall forever be thankful to for fathering me

And wrapping me in your arms

I thank you for molding and building a God fearing woman

That has a story to tell

For man once was my fear......but this day I say no more

Now my past is not where the story ends

For I overcame and became a light to young women near and far 

Who thought all hope was gone

I became a part of a ministry that allowed me to be me

Not fearing the strange stares and nonacceptance

A wreck I came to experience

Like a flash I thought my life was gone

But then God stepped on in and responded

"My Child I Am Not Done Yet"

It is not until you understand my story

That you can truly understand my praise

Continuously praying 

Forever grateful

Accepting of the path you have set for me

Some may get a little lost in this piece

But once again this is my praise

For Praise Is What I Do