My eyes have opened to the real world now,

I feel the pain, heartache, and sorrow;

I know the truth, behind my sight,

Where bad boys roam the streets at night;

I wish I had another chance, to tell my mom she said it best;

Too be at home before we ate; too let her know if I'd be late.

But I thought I was a man, I told myself I'll do the best I can;

My mother said I think you should.

But something reminded me I run this hood;

My head was high, too high to see,

The angry bullet that awaited me;

The lights went out, the ground got cold.

But I'm a man! I'll do just fine,

Not even momma had crossed my mind.

It was too late to even see, who thought they were as bad as me;

Am I about to die? Oh no! I cant.

I'm way too young, too strong, too known.

Too smart, too hard, too big, too nice.

If theres a God, surely he would let me live my life.

But no, its over, I can fill it in my bones.

Theyre starting to ache. I hear grunts and moans.

God!

Please forgive me and take to Glory.

I've been a fool, a very big one.

No one could tell me though, I was my own son.

But now I know its you who gives me breath;

The one who saw me in all my mess;

Come take my soul to be with you;

And tell my mom I'm sorry too;

I didn't mean to hurt a soul,

Just show the world that I was cold;

I'm sorry Lord, I really am.

Just hear my prayer and take my hand.

And I'll be in a better land.

I heard him say to me, oh child! Its way too late;

You skipped right passed me when I opened the gate;

You hollered to me not now I can wait!

If only you new soon would be your fate;

You would have been ready for this unexpected date;

But Lord!!! Its too late!!!

Im Sorry!!!  Its too late!!!

Im really ready now!!! Its too late!!!

You see, I am not a toy

not a person, nor a puppet;

I give every man a chance; its up to you to take it;

I come as a thief in the night; at the time you least expect it;

Well time is getting short; I have things to do;

While you where wasting it; others were too;

But hopefully this is their time to break through;

Depart from me child! I never knew you!!!

Written by: Ryan Golphin