It’s been a long time Since I faced this canvas Maybe it was a lack of time A vacation with no rest Actively brain dead, I couldn’t test the ability to conjure rhymes A failure to excavate and train my mind Or maybe it was because I had lost my inspiration A certain spark or connection to my lost art For someone who once felt complete, this is certainly a lost component of my heart I ramble and I apologize but this barren realm sometimes requires this Let me discuss a discovery that I made Rather something I hadn’t noticed I lost A longing for love… To find one and bask in her radiance And enrich her with the emotions I have since kept latent I used to believe I was searching for purity Someone simply made for me, But experience would soon prove those thoughts foolish Because sadly life will always inflict the heartache Ashanti described To those who didn’t know it yet strap yourselves in for a bumpy ride But the ride will equip you with the knowledge and experience needed to keep growing Anyhow I digress, see this topic was often something I stressed But lately, I’ve kept it at bay, admit to myself it was okay Exposed myself to what the Christians would claim are sins Stupid morals and standards At such a young age who the hell was I to judge? We’re all still learning, don’t you dare ever hold a grudge I just want someone to hold A girl with a confidence all her own But still depends on my love Her imperfections whatever they may be Will make her perfect because she is To me And when I sleep I will rest easily knowing She makes me happy Genuinely content as I take one last look at her in my arms Until the sun rises above our heads once more A kiss to her forehead and I whisper, “Sweet dreams my love, Sweet dreams” But until then I’ll keep the faith And see what paths in life awaits me Until I am once more reintroduced to love.