EVERYDAY

Everyday on the street hustling to make doe

Before I step out, get upon my knees and start to pray

Mama used to say son, let God be your strength and guild

Someday the sun's going to reside in your heart 

The night came so fast, life left no spoil for the day

The world became dark, I couldn't afford a heart going astray

So I bought a little lamb and kept it close to my heart

If I can't find the sun, will light a smile in my heart

I learnt its possible to live a life one's wishing for

No need to take the gun to rob to achieve what one's seeking for

Its dangerous to live a life compromised with grieve

Everyday miracle occurs for those who only believe

No one told me life was going to be uneasy

The rain came and fell upon my dream in the evening

Yesterday faded away, for God gave me a brand new day

I found a life without strife and regrets, filled with better day

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FATHER'S LOVE

Out of ignorant, Sammy left home in search of greener pasture

Took all his belongings but a father's love

On the street the rain fell on his dreams

As he walk on marbles in a silver shoe

He saw the sun rest on his shoulder

The stream flowing by daylight

Life so rewarding, flowers flourishing

The world resting under his feet

He forgot home and found the life he seek in his dream

Living a callous but lonely life at it peak

Lost everything including the joy he thought reside

Life flashes so fast between his eyes, as he lost track of time

Life became darker and the night longer

Tomorrow never came, difficult it was to survive the night

Became a destitute, afraid of going home he turned his back on

All the luxuries dispossessed but a piece of tattered dress

A pair of shoe long out of shape and a shack by the alley

Was the closest thing he got close to a home

Lost in ecstasy of shame and a denuded life

For he threw away all he had to ungratefulness and pride

One night he looked up the sky and found a star

It was so bright it lighted the sky as he stare and started to cry

A soft voice whisper to his depressed and wandering heart

All is not lost son,  you've got a father's love waiting at back home

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I'VE GOT A WOMAN

I've got a woman way out of town

She takes good care of her man

She is born with a mother's pride

Always lending a helping hand

She knows when her man aren’t feeling alright

Don't need to nag to prove she's right

She gives away her love whole heartedly

She supports her man dreams a great deal

In her I see the beauty of the star

She nurtured her home with so much care

When I am miles away, still I feel her near

She is unique, born with a heart that's rare

There is so much about my woman

She drove my heart way out of town

And made the evening memorable

Her beauty is immeasurable

I can never get use to loving her

Feelings I have for her are crystal rare

When the sky is cloudy and the day lonely

I will find her smile in the wind

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