Ujamaa Christian Poetry

Growing Up-Part One


Once she realizes
              Who she really is
                           And Who she belongs to


She will no longer
              Allow you to
                           Mistreat her like you do


Once she sees herself
              Through the eyes of JESUS
                           Her FIRST LOVE


She will no longer
              Allow you to
                           Drag her name through the mud


Once she knows the POWER
             Of the Christ
                           Who loves her most


She will no longer
             Allow you to
                           Cheat on her and boast


Once she understands
             That she cares
                           For the things of God


She will no longer
             Allow you to
                           Make her life so very, very, hard


Once she loves herself
             In the manner
                           That God does


She will not longer
             Want or need you
                           And kick you to the curb


Once she begins
             To wait with Peace
                           For all that God has


She will no longer
              Look for a man
                           And God will give her one-at last!

Written by Jaunda L. Taylor

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