Because I Said I Would
If you tried to tell me, a year ago today
Where I’d be residing, I’d tell you you’re cray crayI reside in Costa Rica, temporary volunteer
After months of so much pain, losing all that’s dearStarted with my mom, lost a day before it hit
Here one day and gone the next, then COVID showed it’s shitFailed in school that month, fuck it my mom died
Then my job was furloughed, my pain just amplifiedWhat happened next surprised me, couldn’t tell you on what date
I awakened to the spirits, it’s something I call fateNext I left somebody, I deeply cared about
Nothings no ones fault, I just needed outThe next six months were crazy, and sad and hard and long
Never thought my life would change, or that I was that strongI’ll never share the details, hardest shit I did endure
Not knowing what was next, everything was still unsureI sure can tell you one thing, my mom sure had my back
No way could I have done it, she kept me right on trackShe gave me all her strength, when she left to spread her wings
She knows how much I miss her, and the comfort that she bringsI see my life so different, with a different set of eyes
I know this world is changing, and I see right through the liesThere’s a purpose for my life, a reason why I’m here
She ultimately sacrificed, and also took my fearHave to see the bigger pic, trust she’ll pave the way
Good or bad there is a reason, I breathe here every dayI am a lifelong learner, so I take it all in stride
Life lessons on a daily, like who I can’t confideMy love it sees no color, or sex or creed or race
Don’t you know we’re all connected, the hate we must eraseWe need to raise vibrations, if our goal here’s to succeed
More love and understanding, and eliminating greedLike I said before, never thought it’s where I’d be
I will also sacrifice, for my country to feel freeThis is only the beginning, new journey has begun
Fighting for the people, won’t let them overrunMy intentions yes are pure, all for greater good
Not because I have to, but because I said I would.
— Melissa Parker
— Your Friendly Neighborhood Fearless Leader
Absolutely beautiful! Well done! Interesting how much we grow and learn when we face our fears and go it alone. Makes us stronger to know when we do have people who truly care .
Feel you 😉