“Lord, this is not what I asked for”.

I asked for a neat and orderly man;

You just gave me an untidy one who scatters where I gather.

Yes my daughter, that’s why you grew up amidst five male siblings;

I’ve been grooming you for this very thing.

I asked for a slim girl with no spot on the skin;

You just gave me a fat and spotted leopard.

Ooh, indeed my little boy;

Why do you think I gave you all that money?

Spend some on her and you’ll get your desired result.

My blessing may come in a package you do not desire

But always remember, beneath lies your desire.

The Gentleman who didn’t care about make up

A gentleman so fair and fun
Asked me out for a date and more
Just the kind of man I’ve longed for
Praying and hoping and wishing he came.

But then I began to think and consider
What will he say about this scar?
What about the bruises I still carry?
I look really awful and out of shape.

I searched around for some to help
Shopped and hoped he liked my look
I made-up, I cut down and wore some masked too
I entered his presence thinking ‘I did my best.’

My Lover looked at me in the face
Not with admiration but full compassion
Then He shed a tear that took me aback
He saw my confusion and then spoke out.

“My sweet, sweet little girl,
I know just what you’ve been up against
You need not hide the scars or bruises
They cannot destroy that beauty I put in you
I love you just as you are.
Never try to earn my love another day
I love you, I love you, I love you
My sweet, sweet little girl.