When Mama tucked us in she’d say
Tomorrow will be a better day
Hold on to those hopes, wishes and dreams
Mama lied because we heard her screams
She said hold firmly to your faith
For Sunday service don’t be late
Inside the house of God peace will be found
Mama lied they burned it to the ground
She said work hard in school each day
Cause what you learn will lead your way
Foundations that will stand the test of time
Mama lied our skin would be our crime
She said be good, sincere and kind
And through those pleasures we would find
Better doors would open for tomorrow
Mama lied we saw more prejudice and sorrow
She said believe with all your might
That dignity is worth the fight
To hold your head up high so you may see
It seems that Mama always lied to me
She told her children every night
That everything would work out right
And they could choose exactly what they’d be
I only wished that she were here to see
It turns out Mama never lied to me.
Deo Volente
January 19, 2009
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