Why did I do I do this?<\/p>\n
Was it because I thought I could deliver some creative justice<\/p>\n
To a world that is hurting, its black and blue bruises starting to show through?<\/p>\n
What made me think my voice could change anything?<\/p>\n
What words could I string together- that would unite us in love?<\/p>\n
I am tired.<\/p>\n
I don’t want to go on.<\/p>\n
This banner no longer something I want to carry.<\/p>\n
I’m fairly certain this gibberish makes no sense.<\/p>\n
I’ve got a show to do, so I’m off to get ready.<\/p>\n
Folks, these hours are about to get heavy.<\/p>\n
But I am a Johnson<\/p>\n
And quitters we were not raised to be.<\/p>\n
I do not give myself license to give up.<\/p>\n
There is no permission granted to walk away.<\/p>\n
On this course, I must stay.<\/p>\n
Oh, but I’m tired and I long for the day<\/p>\n
When I can put this marathon behind me<\/p>\n
And just be<\/p>\n
Me on my marry way.<\/p>\n
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