" BabyGirl "
I couldn't believe it. I'm really at Duke's funeral. Someone I grew up with, he was like a brother and I witnessed someone he considered a friend took his life. Then on top of that he's sitting in the front row with us, me, Booka, Von, Duke, and his baby mama she's only 2 months.
" Now BabyGirl is going to come up here and bless us with a song", says the pastor, looking directly at me.
I take a deep shakey breath, getting out of my seat. I havent sung in front of a crowd in a long time. I adjust my sunglasses, my eyes landing on Von and I relax.
" um this is a song that I wrote a couple days ago, I hope you all enjoy it. Its dedicated to Duke, we love and miss you", I say smiling looking down at his casket, which was closed.
"Heart don't fail me now
Courage don't desert me
Don't turn back now that we're here
People always say
Life is full of choices
No one ever mentions fear
Or how the road can seem so long
How the world can seem so vast
Courage see me through
Heart i'm trusting you
On this journey to the past
Somewhere down this road
I know someone's waiting
Years of dreams just can't be wrong
Arms will open wide
I'll be safe and wanted
Finally home where I belong
Well starting here my life begins
Starting now I'm learning fast
Courage see me through
Heart I'm trusting you", I sing my heart out these first two Verses but then I get choked up, I step back feeling myself become a little dizzy.
" It's okay baby take your time", Some old lady yells from the crowd.
I take a deep breath, finishing up the rest of the song. Of course when I'm done everyone is clapping and crying, I just thank everyone and go back to sitting next to Booka.
" You did good", Booka says lowly.
" Thanks Booka", I say smiling looking at him.
