This the question of existence
to be a good soul all my days
I find the problem in my years
setting example by my ways

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As I have tried to reconcile
with the conscience that rules my soul
I always find I come up short
never quite reaching that fine goal

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When I was young I ruled the waves
holding sway in every court
I did as my heart commanded
as if life were a game of sport

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But now that I am not alone
I find myself caring much more
How my character is perceived
and what I hide behind each door

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So now I have committed to
repairing the mistakes and flaws
Fixing all the things that went wrong
when I did not follow the laws

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I pray that I be successful
in changing my bad ways to good
To give my child a fighting chance
just as every father should

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If only I could travel back
to correct the sins of my youth
I could tell him to be like me
knowing I was telling the truth

Tate