Heart of Stone
All those beatings
Almost drove me crazy
Couldn’t think on my feet
Accused of being lazy
Constantly trying
To keep my head above water
Confused and asking
Is this man really my father
People seem to
Take up for him all the time
He came close to destroying
This life of mine
He literally came close
To blowing my mind
Took away my ability
To be gentle and kind
A precious heart
Now turned to stone
Pushing people away
Wanting to be alone
Author: Rodney Timms
February 2, 2012
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