Why is it so hard to do what’s right
Why does life make me constantly fight just to do things that I
know is right?
It’s so easy to do what’s wrong
Bad associations make weak desires strong
I’m doing better that some and worse that others
It’s about being in accord with the word of my lord
Fighting temptations with the bible as my sword
I’m changing my ways so that I can see better days
I turned a new leaf now the world’s amazed
It’s the real deal son, it’s not just a faze
I’m further than I was but still have a long way to go
I’m fl owing with time, not going fast or slow
Conquering daily obstacles blow for blow
Facing all problems toe to toe
When I reach confusion in life and not sure which way to go
I drop to my knees and say lord I don’t know
I’m not sure where I’m going or how I’m gonna get there
But if I have a chance then it’s through faith and prayer
The lord shows me love, he is gentle and kind
He erases evil thoughts soon as they enter my mind
He’s always there for me he never left me behind
When I turned my back and went the other way
He sent his servants to ask me to stay
The darkness overpowered me and I wanted to play
I knew I was wrong and had nothing to say
As time went on my life became a sad song
I cried out to my lord please forgive me for doing wrong
Out of no where before I could move, blink or shed a tear
All of a sudden I no longer felt fear
I could feel his presence he was standing right there
With his arms open and a smile on his face
He said welcome back son your sins have been erased
So from this day on until my death
I praise the lord almighty until my last breath
The lord has been good to me even when I haven’t been good to me
Now his light shines on me so that I can see
Thank you lord for blessing me
Your most grateful son Sadiyq Naji

© taken from:
"URBAN POETRY MEANT 4 MUSIC" - pg. 35