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I've heard that love is great and love is good It doesn't exist where I live in the hood There's fussin and fightin from dusk to dawn It's a rare occassion to experience a calm Wonder what it fells like to feel safe and secure Without trying to figure whether it's real or obscure Happiness seems to be an illusion that really doesn't last Something only talked about in someone else's past I became angry and bitter right down to the core Til hope came one day and knocked at my door With nothing to loose, my mind at bay I said, "come in, come in please show me the way". A reflection of light, a glimmer I saw The vision was cloudy, I had to see more Should I go in? What's in store for me? The answer lied in entering and that was the key There was a light so bright I could hardly see But a voice said softly "trust, follow me" I was somewhat weary, not sure what do do Then I thought to myself, what did I have to loose I continued to follow this light so shinny and bright And that was the day I received my sight See, a soul full of darkness blinds the eyes But the truth gives light while dispelling the lies The fear and the pain that plagued me for years Was now turned to joy and happy are my tears Things have never been so clear, never felt so free I thank God every day for His blessing down on my knees I've learned how to receive but its better to give The beginning of a new life now I must live Love is great and Love is good Now I carry this message to those in the hood
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