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 Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, they serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be; your roommate, neighbor, professor, long lost friend, lover or even a complete stranger who, when you lock eyes with them, you know that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way. And sometimes things happen to you and at the time they may seem horrible, painful, and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, will power or heart. Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good or bad luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, if they were events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. Safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless. The people you meet who affect your life and the successes and downfalls you experience, they are the ones who create who you are. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. Those lessons are the hardest and probably the most important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you, or break your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally,not only because they love you, but also because they are teaching you to love and opening yourheart and eyes to things you would have never seen or felt without them. Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before, and actually listen, let yourself fall in love, break free and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don`t believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you either. You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it.
I see you sitting there . . . so together. But inside, the tears keep falling. I see the anger, the disappointment, the pain. Inside I hear a voice that s calling. At night's end . . . you pretend. It doesn't matter . . . There's no one waiting at home. Well,I know that it matters, Because I too am alone. Now for every man that ever hurt you, For every tear that fell from your eyes, Here and now . . . I'd like to apologize. I'm sorry for all the many nights You spent staring at the phone. I'm sorry for the birthdays, the holidays, Just the days you spent alone. I'm sorry for the other women Who made you feel less than the queen that you are. I'm sorry that he reached for the moon. When in his hand he held a star. I'm sorry for the broken promises, the broken ribs Blackened eyes behind tinted shades. I'm sorry for the fear, the risk The possibility of AIDS. I'm sorry for words so cruel, Words that tore the very life from you. But rejoice and weep not my child, For there were those who spat upon Jesus too. I'm sorry the only time you heard I love you, Was when he found himself between your thighs. Here and now . . . with my soul . . . with my heart To you . . . I apologize. I'm sorry he never listened To what you had to say. I'm sorry when you needed him most, He just turned and walked away. I'm sorry for the first time you said, I'll never love again. I' m sorry he took you for granted. Never realizing The Strength . . .The Beauty . . . The Glory The Wonder . . . That Is You. But to you I say, Don't give up. God has something special in store. To you I say, Love is around the next corner, Behind the next door. And this time, God will give you . . . Just what your heart is asking for. Lord knows, we all make mistakes. We're only human after all. But don't be so angry That you turn your back when true love calls. So just remember. Not every man is the same. So not every man should bear the blame, For the deeds of a misguided few. There are men out there Who are willing to love YOU . . . JUST . . . FOR . . . YOU. Also remember, Yours is not the only broken heart. Mine has been broken too. I just hope you can forgive the MAN in me. Like I forgave the WOMAN in you. Let the healing begin (C)2001 Alpha Omega McCoo, Jr.
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