Mama

Forty-one years of living, and I look back at the tears

I was locked away from you for twenty-one of those years

I robbed you of my youth, caused you so much heavy pain

Directly and indirectly, I left you out in the rain

But you stayed strong, straightforward, and wise

Never let the hope fade out of your loving eyes

I'm so sorry for the nights you had to cry alone

Just waiting for the day your baby boy came home

Mama, words can't explain how much I love you

You gave me unconditional love that pulled me through

If it wasn't for you praying for me on your knees

My demons would have made a tragedy of me

You always had my back when I had nothing to my name

I love to see you smile, I'm so glad you never changed

These last eleven years, we watched our bond beautifully bloom

You brought the sunlight back into a darkened room

Now my body's hurting, and I can't do it all myself

But you stepped right up to support my failing health

Ambitious, spontaneous, and loyal to the core

When my pockets empty out, you always give me more

You believed in my soul when I was empty inside

You're my ultimate protector, my unwavering guide

Mama, words can't explain how much I love you

You gave me unconditional love that pulled me through

If it wasn't for you praying for me on your knees

My demons would have made a tragedy of me

You always had my back when I had nothing to my name

I love to see you smile, I'm so glad you never changed

True indeed, we bump heads every once in a while

But it always ends up coming back to your smile

You saw the man I could be when I was blind to the truth

You showed me the grace that I lost in my youth

You named me Obadiah, and I promise you this

I'll be a walking testimony that redemption exists

Mama, words can't explain how much I love you

You gave me unconditional love that pulled me through

If it wasn't for you praying for me on your knees

My demons would have made a tragedy of me

You always had my back when I had nothing to my name

I love to see you smile, I'm so glad you never changed

Thank you for everything, Mama, I love you.