I am me
born in 1974
grew up in a small town
branched out into Big City Orlando
lived on the wild side
explored the Hoosier State
settled back into small town Ohio
lived, laughed loved my life
cherished times with family and friends
met some amazing people
who have been a big influence in my life
hoping to accomplish more
in this life
Unruly rabble demolished statues of General Robert Lee.
Now, the politically correct clique is a-comin' after me!
My name is Robert Lee as well and 'twas so inopportune,
That I be associated with the General, my name to so impugn!
The mob wants to eradicate anything to do with General Lee,
Includin' his namesake little old insignificant me!
Besides all of that I'm a Yankee born in the Hoosier state,
And had nothin' to do with the Rebel Cause I'm happy to relate!
So any of you fellers named Stonewall Jackson or John Bell Hood,
Hunker down 'cause a request to change yer name is a likelihood!
Robert Lee (Hinshaw)
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