The Beat

Following the beat of my heart in my chest
I know its past time for me to put my worries to rest
Need to stop being concerned with those outside voices
Because my slate will reflect all of MY life choices
Voices, they keep telling me who I am going to Be
When I know that all of this is left up to me
Ultimately
I don't have to know where I'll end up
And I don't have to know where to start
Cuz I will be more than good
Just following the beat of my own heart

Melodies pour from my soul, and no one has realized
But I have stopped searching for recognition of others of my real prize
Constant comparison of plums to grapes
The only thing that matters is that they both have a taste
Flavor; yes each has its own unique blend
And as long as my praises up to him I send
He will renew me still, helping me stand yet again
And though I stand strong
I still may weep
But at least I remain true to myself while following my own heart's beat

This journey on Earth will be over before you know it
And I have already let too many years roll by, but I refuse to just blow it
Imma show it, help grow it, and put my love on Front Street
Confident ME is what you see as I follow my own heart beat

Gotta showcase this shit-- like Weezy let the beat build
And many grow restless as my inner peace makes me still
But ignoring this beast inside would be certain defeat
Now that I have learned to listen to my heart's beat

My heart beats because my God has willed to be
Just like the wheels in motion of my mind that beg to be set free
I have opened my eyes to see, my ears hear the music so sweet
Dayum I love the sound of my own Heart Beat.

I AM FREE

BLF 3/29/2009 ©