Its been
A while

Time has passed
and
I have grown.

A man,
Not so.

I have
learned
Lost
Loved
And
Earned

I've battled my sins
I've dwelled, too, long.

Yet,
I haven't spoken
So, here I am to say,
Life you may swing like a mad man
But
I've built muscle from the weight.

I've learned how strong my legs are
For I carry my burdens.

I've learned how strong my arms are
From opening doors sealed by the past

Ive learned how stubborn my heart is
For beating
even when
I begged it to stop

I am here
I am here

Not yet a man
No longer a boy

I am here
And here
I'll stay.