I remember growing up as an inner city kid Asking the Lord, “what is it that I did?” To deserve this lifestyle, ‘cause things were really rough But then I realized that I needed to be tough I needed to be strong, ‘cause it wouldn’t be too long Before I’d have to find a way to right these wrongs For decisions that I made and people that I worshiped Men with whom I laid after insufficient courtship Babies were created but the “family” delayed ‘Cause the love was overrated and I found it soon decayed At first, I was holding on to what I never had Scared to tell my baby why I can’t be with his dad But soon I found my peace and I let that drama go But the devil did not cease and he wanted me to know That love could hurt as bad as any pain I’d ever felt Still the glory goes to Him, ‘cause He knew I’d already dealt With far more than many others that have crossed this path before I want to be a help to mothers who feel they can give no more This hurt and pain I’m feeling, I know it won’t be in vain Just the simple fact I’m dealing means my net result is gain I’ve loved, I’ve lost, I’ve cried so many tears There were times I didn’t want to go on But today I thank the Lord for helping me see beyond I look forward to my future, I’m expecting a miracle to pass I anticipate my pending happiness and I know it’s meant to last I imagine life as my college and each relationship a class And I thank God for reminding me that good things don’t come fast What the devil meant for bad, my Good Lord will turn around And that is why no matter what, my blessings will abound.