Vernice

I've watched the dark clouds rolling in

Felt the bitter wind against my skin

But I didn't break, I learned to bend

And I made it through to the other end

Sometimes the mirror shows the wear and tear

Of every burden that I've had to bear

But I'm looking back with a peaceful smile

I've walked a long and a rugged mile

Oh, Vernice, you can hold your head high

You found your strength in a thundering sky

No need to doubt, no need to play tough

Take a deep breath and know you are enough

The road has been hard, but the spirit is strong

Right here in my own skin is where I belong

Look at the branches on this family tree

All of the love that started with me

Through all of the years and the children I raised

To the sweet grandbabies that brighten my days

Every last one is a piece of my heart

A beautiful legacy I got to start

I gave them my all, I gave them my best

Now I can let my own weary soul rest

Oh, Vernice, you can hold your head high

You found your strength in a thundering sky

No need to doubt, no need to play tough

Take a deep breath and know you are enough

The road has been hard, but the spirit is strong

Right here in my own skin is where I belong

I don't have to carry the weight of the world

I'm still that same brave, unbroken girl

I weathered the rain, I stood in the fire

Now I'm lifting my own voice a little bit higher

I am enough, just the way that I am

Oh, Vernice, you can hold your head high

You found your strength in a thundering sky

No need to doubt, no need to play tough

Take a deep breath and know you are enough

The road has been hard, but the spirit is strong

Right here in my own skin is where I belong

Yeah, I've weathered the storms and the waters were rough

But I'm standing here knowing that I am enough