My Teachings

                     Remember what you told me, when I was just a kid
                 You told me to be a good man, that's the only way to live 
                     To depend on myself, because if I let myself down
                  That I could pick myself up, from the experiences found 

                     You showed me how to treat women, show respect
                             If I step out of line, to do a self check 
                       That a kiss on the nose, had so many meanings 
                 Show her what she's worth, to leave her heart screaming

                       You told me to always be honest, even if it hurts
                   Never place anything above myself, I always come first
                           To look a man in the eye, whenever I talk 
              That any man can say they're a man, it should show in my walk 

            Remember you told me to keep my head high, even when I'm down 
                       To always pay attention, to those I'm around 
                   You told me it was okay to cry, real men shed tears 
                       And when things are bad, to never show fear 

                  I remember what you taught me, and I live them today 
              "You'll know the true meaning of life", is what you use to say
                        Now I see what you meant, it's all to clear 
                   And I'm still learning, but what you said I hold dear