IN HARMS WAY

i look at you
wishing
praying for you
this day
with head in hand
bowing down
i ask for you
that harm
not come to you
or for you
because who you are
where you come from
makes you that object
some may forget
but i see
day after day
the way of the world today
i must protect you
my son
from life itself
i know that one day
you will become
a man...our KING
a glorious being
you will return the favor
of protection
but today
i must heed the call
for you and all
my brothers
my son
my nephews
as you are my heart
from you 'I' was born
i couldnt stand
to see us
torn apart
so i protect you
try to teach
but not preach
to you
to give life lessons
those of oppression
but these times
are hard
life is cold
so for you
i pray
that GOD
keeps you
out of harm's way