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I AM MAN

I was a reckless child,
  running from Truth.
Hardheaded through hardships,
  a heart split in two.
Broken as a boy,
  in negativity I grew.
Until I stopped searching for pieces,
  and created life anew.
How can I lead,
  if I’m lacking all direction?
Created as a Cure,
  yet I’m causing the infection.
Love, our Greatest Teacher,
  we must have skipped a lesson.
Instead of building up,
  we corrupt our Greatest Blessing.
I am enlightened, thus responsible,
  I owe it to my Queens.
I am a living Sacrifice,
  My purpose to build their dreams.
I am a true King,
  dedicated to my companion.
Their leadership my obligation,
  just because,
     I AM MAN.

(2010)

In the scripture we are called a Royal Priesthood (I peter 2:9-10). In a relationship, whether friendship or something more, a man is supposed to lead. Somehow we confuse the concept of leader with the idea of domination. A true leader never has to resort to force or intimidation. He simply behaves in a way that inspires another to follow. Leaders command, not demand.

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