Dedicated to the one I love
By Chartate Calhoun

To wake up and see your face put all my worries at ease
I had you wrapped around my baby finger, you did everything I pleased

Your mere presence made all respect you, everyone loved you in the town

Some were scared to even utter your name because they knew how you got down

My world was turned upside down the day that you died
Even though my whole world filled with sadness, at your funeral I barely cried

I had to be strong for my family 'cause that's what you taught me from day one You instilled a lot in this daughter of yours, even though I know you wouldÕve rathereda son

I never doubted that you loved me, you showed this everyday The way we laughed, joked around and every night when we pray

I love you daddy, I miss you and I hope to see you again some day So keep watching over me from up above until we meet again on judgment day.

Dedicated to: Ricco Calhoun
1968-1999

 


Writings and art from workshops in homeless shelters and day centers.

 

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