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
Copyright ©
Eric Boddie
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