Ever since I was a kid I've felt empty
I never noticed, it was something so normal to me
But some days I felt the emptiness more than others
On the days I'd see companions, couples and lovers
Seeing their smiles made me question why
Why I chose to lead a life that makes you cry
Bless you and the pain you suffered
The wounds you bled
Momma I'm sorry I became that guy
I didn't want you to see this side of me so I lived a lie
I had to protect you from him don't you see?
A man hurting a woman is something I won't ever agree
On
So I toughened up and fought the streets, fought for you
Yeah I did some bad things fuck I know that's true
But can't you see that I did it for you?
We had nothing! A broken family maybe
But it's been that way since I was just a baby
I couldn't take it anymore I didn't know what else to do
I don't regret the things I had to do to protect me and you
The path I chose led me to where I am today
I have food on the table and place to call home every day
A daughter that I never ever led astray
Nor will she ever carry the debt I had to pay
I grew up, I worked hard, what else do I have to say
Momma I hope that you're looking down on me with pride
I'm sorry I ever hurt you, sinned and lied
But one thing for sure is I've been empty since the day you died
And finally I have someone in whom I can confide
She's something special momma I wish you could meet her
I feel less lost and my days are no longer a blur
And I know I love her hell I'm damn sure
She completes me and I complete her
Thank you momma for everything you've done
I hope I'm now in a place for you to say you're proud that I'm you're son
I know I still have a long road to travel and that my journey isn't done
But I love you momma and I will never give up, I will never run.
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PoesíaIf you are looking for realness, there is nothing more real than my poetry that's based on real life events. No white lies, no cover ups, just the cold, hard truth with rhymes.
