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Took the Ride

Written By:  D. Collins 3/8/19


I wish you could have taken this ride with me.
By now, they'd be calling us both a rarity.
Who would've thunk it?  Or, thought we'd survive?
Who would've given us a chance of still being alive?


Two strong, black men well into their late fifties.
I dread you're not here to take the ride with me.
When I took a left, you made a right.
God called you home to sit by His side.


Yet, I feel you standing to the right of me.
Keeping me calm.  Putting me back on a leash.
If the world only knew what we have lost.
That breath of fresh air, right before the floss.


I sure wish you could have took that ride with me.
Don't worry little brother.  I'm still Big-Brotherly.
If they party in Heaven, there's one thing I want to say...
Let God and every Angel know that it is your birthday.

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