I loved long enough.
Now I must stop.
The pain is destroying me.

I have given and given too much.
Now, I must protect myself from the consequences.
Before I lose my senses.

Sinners come for salvation.
The saving of their lost soul and leave confuse more.
A visitor is a critic, one with a valid opinion.

To some, a return visit is a guarantee.
They like what they saw, heard, and were pleased with?
Then there is an on the edge type.

Who might not hear what was said and instantly disliked?

From the pulpit, the master in charged sermon to the slaves.
Or the hostage called the congregations.
You hear the leader of the flock attack various relationships that old like scriptures.

If you're gay?
You're getting blazed from various corners.
But like scriptures taught many can't control society as they want.

So you ask yourself if you're a loving kind?
Is there love in church?

Many members alone questions some of the ministers invited to preach or speak.
Some love ladies evangelists in certain roles of minor importance.

The WORD goes out the door if she in control.
But it's within scriptures around Christ you see faith from them the most.

We can cry
We can complain.
But the narrative lies with the black man

The power of the press carries weight
They put out that tag and you contribute to it
And then you're mad because of it

The summary of this story is about image affecting the black male
But men in general regardless of race
Daily, you hear of robberies
Daily, you inform of killings
Various forms of crime

And if you have to claim gang membership?
Then you're weak from the start
Standing alone is easier than hard

The summary is built your reputation for good.
An image for your mother, kids ,and friend to be proud about

You
You the beauty I see in the morning.
When I open my eyes?

You
You the dream of joy that occupies my mind.
All the time.

And if you mention too much around others.
That's not my problem(to worry about)
Because it's you the one that holds me in high esteem.

We make one great team and have achieved so many things together.

I could buy a diamond.
I could buy you a pearl.
But there would mean nothing, nothing if you not here?
Or even near.

I could gift you my power.
I can offer you the world.
But it would mean nothing, nothing if you not even near?

Some get caught up in giving presents like it means a lot.
But deep within ourselves(so true), love is all we got.

I could buy a palace.
I could make it a mansion.
But it wouldn't mean a thing if your love is nowhere near?

I could do various things.
Even buy you a movie scene.
But like I stated before with truth.
It would mean nothing to me if you not here?

I need you.
I want you.
I need you closer

Before you, I stand.
A happy man with an appealing woman.
A supporter.
A lover above all others.

Before you, I will be.
Whatever you honestly see within me?

Before you, I pledge to protect you from all harm.
While welcoming you into the warmth of my arms.

Because before you I stand a very, very happy man.

You are my joy.
You are my love.
You are my blessings from above.

You are my life.
You are light within my world.
You are just one special woman.

You are my heaven.
You are the stars in my eyes.
You are more special than you realize.

You are the reason I'm alive