Becoming
Salvation has arrived, it happened with one look
surprising it was, that's all it took
The fear I had, gone, he stole my heart
A son, a new beginning, a fresh start
The uncertainty washed away with just one glance
What you call a blessing, a second chance
Innocent and pure, he brings new hope
Life's challenges, I know I'll be able to cope
A mother's love is automatic, spontaneous
Indescribable, irreversible, and instantaneous
The old cliché, a little bundle of joy
A reason to smile, this brand new baby boy
Lost and damaged from a tainted past
Now that he’s here, I have a future at last
Not what I planned nor what I expected
A blessing in disguise, a gift I’m glad I accepted
The questions I raised, the fears I possessed
The time is here, time for the test
I won’t let my son down, I’ll take that bet
For him, I will win, my mind is set
The fight isn’t over, I won’t be naïve
With him in my corner I can succeed
The quitter I once was has vanished into thin air
Now you see me, now you don’t, the trick? I’ll share
I found a reason for living, a reason to believe
Said goodbye to the pain, finally let it leave
The only way to move on is to accept what is
Let go of regrets and start to forgive
One step at a time, I’ll take it slow
Life’s not a race, we’re meant to enjoy the show
I’ll never forget this road I’ve been on
It’s made me who I am, made me strong
Prepared me for what’s still to come
Ready to march to this beat, my drum
His life I won’t mess up nor will I ruin
The best for him is what I’m pursuing
In the mansion on the hill we will never live
Unconditional love and support is all I can give
Provide him opportunities, ones I didn’t cease
Point him in the right direction, to his life add ease
What he’ll grow up to be is out of my hands
As long as he’s happy, they’ll be met, my demands
The best parents I had, but life still took it’s course
Their not to blame for my personal remorse
I’ll raise him just the same with protection and faith
Remind him that his dreams he has to chase
When the day comes he’s ready to go out on his own
I’ll drop to my knees and pray to the only god I’ve known
To guide him on his journey, be in his heart at all times
Help him to accept life, it’s reasons and rhymes
I’ll find peace in knowing I passed along all my best
How to love and fight through the stress
What he'll be shown, it was shown to me
To give trust, have faith, the lord has mercy
What’s been taught to him, will be taught again
We'll make it our legacy, a family trend
Copyright © Jessie Jones | Year Posted 2020
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