Jamala James Poet Ballad

I Took the Longer Way Around

I took the longer way around
I discovered the elongated path
I have gone through the mystery of life
I have seen those things that bring about doubt
I scaled the walls meant for me
I also encountered the things that I shouldn't have seen
What did I miss from the start
That caused life to fall apart
Now I watch the steps that I take
I first question a thing to avoid an escape
I shook and jive to remain alive
I had the Divine all the time
I believe that I will see the finish line 
I will claim all that was and is mine
I too had a path I had to take
I reached that higher state
Of mind a thing I never lost
Of time that thing that forever taught
I'm ready to continue on this road
A place that's paved in gold
My wish for you to also see 
That place of true destiny
Everlasting from one day to the next
Something that we will never regret
We took the longer way around
But we believe that we will still have our crown
You too I pray to see 
On this path of true destiny

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