Sacrifice

this was written nearly 11 years ago.... “Sacrifice” by: Eric L. Boddie One score, eight and one years ago From my mother came the child in which only goodness could grow One score, eight and one years prior God sent the one who would lead this child to the Messiah For all that I am, everything I have become The credit belongs to her, she allowed His Will to be done She didn’t spare the rod, therefore, she didn’t spare the child She made sure that in Him, I would never show denial In all of my struggles, she has been my strength She made me understand that, with man, I’m neither above nor beneath She taught me how to love, the greatest power of the heart She showed me the beauty of respect, the place where love starts She fed me with knowledge, the foundation of the wise She allowed me to be myself, the reason I can’t be systemized She urged me not to lie, cheat or steal, and her efforts didn’t fail She kept the devil off me until I was able to fight my own battles with hell She taught me to be responsible and work for the things I desire She showed me that to truly survive, Faith is all that I require She provided me with food, clothing and shelter when I didn’t have my own And if I were in need on this day, I know she would provide me with a home She has given every bit of herself, just for the sake of my life She was my first love on this Earth, she’s the assistant to Jesus Christ