Faith, Hope, Love

Don't know what to think of the situation

Cuz it’s got me all frustrated

One day I'm cool

The other I'm acting like a fool

It’s like I keep hopping over the fence

Tryna escape this, like a convict

Fresh outta jail, but it feels more like hell

Cuz I'm burning on the inside

Crying on the out

My tears just confirm that I'm not pass my fears

Or maybe I’m not over what’s happened in recent years

Maybe it’s my lack of Faith

In him, in me, in us, no trust

So I keep on sending my prayers up

Expecting tha worst, hoping for tha best

Thinking this is one hell of a test

Who knows how this thing will all play out?

So I guess I shouldn't worry or have any doubts

Cuz I love him and sometimes I have to ask myself why

But if you knew him, you'd say he's a “Stand up Guy”

The decision to take our time, is something I respect

And I know sometimes my feelings don't reflect

That I do, but I do and it’s all because of you

That I'm growing, learning, yearning

Everyday I become a better woman

In his eyes I can see his love for me

He call me his Angel and I guess we’ll have to see

If this was really meant to be

I hope so, but I wish I knew, truth is I don’t even have a clue

Guess that’s the beauty of it all

Cuz sometimes people ain’t ready to catch you when you fall

In love, that is

Can’t wait on the day that I can say I’m his

And whether or not that’s his girl or his friend

What’s matters most, is that we’re together through the thick and thin

ThaVirtuousOne

(written Febuary 23rd, 2010)

I Keep Waiting

I keep waiting for him to show me his true colors

You know how your blue sky fades to black

And you just can't seem to get that ole thing back

Or how them rainy days just won't seem to go away

Cuz you so use to being lost since you lost your way

So I keep waiting for him to act like a jerk and dismiss meYou know run behind my back with

other women and offend me

But he never does and I keep on waiting

Cuz I'm not use to being treated like a Queen

God sent me a King and I'm afraid to take possession of my throne

But I do know that I'm tired of spending dem lonely nights at home

By myself, so I keep on waiting, to see what he gone do

But everyday, he say baby I love you

And when I'm crying, he's there to catch my tears

Hold me close to his heart, chase away my fears

He's always there to reassure me, that he ain't going nowhere

Unless I want him too and I don't

So I just don't say nuthin, cuz I couldn't breathe without his luvin

I never knew a man could love me so much

And he don't have to say much cuz I can feel it when we touch

He's my protector, I feel safe in his arms

And if a chick step to me about my man, you can bet ima ring da alarm

Cuz he understood what was going on inside of me

Even when I couldn't find the words to tell him how bad it was killing me

He knew, and even though I was waiting on him...he was waiting on me too.

By yours truly...ThaVirtuousOne

(Written February 1, 2010)

I'm In It To Win It

I was born outta wedlock

But that don’t make me an abomination

In fact I’m one of God’s greatest creations

Made in his perfect image

Fearfully and wonderfully created

I’m “5’5 with brown eyes, smile like the sunrise”

(I know ya’ll remember the group City High)

Thin waist, thick thighs…inexpensive taste

Cuz ma clothes don’t define me

N you trying to find words to describe me, would surely be a waste

Of your time and energy, so forget me

Cuz that ain’t what this is about

So just sit back and let ma lyrics hit your membrane like tidal waves, its insane

Na its sick so admit me, or betta yet commit me cuz I’m committed to this life to win

You prolly thought I was gon say committed to a life of sin

But this a winners game and if you sinning you sure ain’t winning

And I don’t play the game unless if in the end I’ll win

And I always do cuz I know betta than to follow you

No telling where you’ll lead me

Or what kind of lies you’ll try n feed me

And I ain’t trying to starve

So I’ll stay full on his word

Cuz it’s the truth and I don’t need any proof

He’s done it before and I’m positive he’ll do it again

Following Christ can deliver you from sin…bondage…depression…he’ll even tha recession

Ma pockets stay fat, you can believe that

(Hmm…I see we have some doubters)

Don’t believe me, he said it in is word “No weapon formed against me shall prosper”

You can find that in Isaiah chapter 54, verse 17

And please don’t get it twisted, I’m not tryna stand up here and preach to you, like I’m “Holier than thou” cuz I’m on the same path, I’m just tryna do the right thing

I’m walking the same pace, running the same race, trying my best not to lose my place

I’m on a mission to save lives

I’m heaven sent, so none of this should be a surprise

I know sometimes its get hard out here

But if you give your life to Christ, you’ll have nothing to fear

Hell, I’m only 22, college grad, no kids, stable job

But I’m out here struggling just like the rest of ya’ll

But I keep on pushin, keeping ma faith strong

Living my life for God, I will never go wrong

This is a public announcement and I’m trying to ma best to announce it

“Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28)

Trust, I put his word to the test.

Tha Virtuous One™

(Written June 2, 2009)

Husband Potential

When I close my eyes

I tend to imagine you in my mind

I can see your face

In a distant place

But your near to me

I can feel you in my soul

Apart of me like my bones

Without you I'm just flesh

But with you I'm the best

Like Drake say, "The Best You Ever Had"

Well I'm the best you never had

Cuz we're still two strangers

Who have yet to cross paths

I call you my husband potential

Cuz you could potentially be my husband

And I could potientally be your wife

But I know that its up to God to give my desires a life

I mean you have all of the charateristics

But I ain't trying to end up a statistic

Marriage is a lifetime, not a life line

So although it is better to marry than to burn in sin

I think I'll take my chances and just wait on HIM (God)

For those who wait on the Lord, shall renew their strength (Isaish 40:31)

Me plus You equates to God's Love (raised) to the tenth, so I'll be patient

And they say patience is a virtue,

and you know I'm Virtuous

I'm also very compassionate and nuturing

But that's neither here nor there

What matters is that you reach your potential

So we can one day make this thing official.

ThaVirtuousOne™

(Written May 14, 2009)

I Chose God

I should have known from my past

That this love would never last

Kept trying to make myself believe

In something that was never meant to be

But I needed this to work

So I could prove myself worth

I was blinded by your love

Held onto to your every word

It all sounded good to me

So I thought, man this must surely be

But my mama always told me

Baby “what’s good to you, ain’t always good for you”

But just like sweets, I was addicted…

Hook on you like a bad habit

Kept chasing that “carrot”

Like I was Bugs Bunny, the rabbit

Didn’t have the time

To think with my mind

So I followed my heart

When I should have used my head

I listen to “Miss Thang” between my legs

I let my hormones speak

When they don’t even have a brain to think

I was caught up in a world wind of sin

Should have known that I would never win

Pleasing you was my main goal

Never crossed my mind that I’d lose my soul

I love you, but I love God more

So I chose God

And maybe you should do the same

Cuz without him there’s no need to play the game

I’ve learned my lesson

No longer am I stressin’

I’m putting God first

Cuz he’s the ONLY ONE who can quench my thirst

So the next time around

I will hold my ground

Stand firm in my beliefs

And continue my journey with celibacy

Until the day…my [KING] comes to rescue me.

Tha Virtuous One™

(March 30, 2009)

Friend

We started off as friends

Those late night phone calls seemed to never end

I could talk to you about whateva

Never crossed my mind you'd be so damn clever

You knew me better than I knew myself

Gave me great advice on how to keep up with my health

Cuz I was way passed stressed out

Mentally...emotionally...physically

But you healed me spiritually

Came out of nowhere like my knight in shining armor

To have the chance to be with you was an honor

I looked up to you like my father

Cuz eventhough he wasn't always around

He knew just what to say to turn my frown, upside down

You made me smile when I didn't want to

Laugh to my stomach hurt

Cry till there were no tears left

But they were tears of happiness

Cuz you knew just how to capture the best of my emotions

You made me wanna catch a sail and sail the oceans

Get away from all the drama

It was the little things that mattered

Like a phone call from yo mama

To tell you, baby I love you

Our friendship was sweet like sweet potatoe pie

Cuz that's my favorite

But you know that

Like my favorite color is purple

Or my favorite food is Italian

You knew everything and I never had to remind you

Cuz you paid attention

Not like all those other dudes

Na you were the one

We spent so much time together

You always there for me and I was there for you

Hell, we were inseparable

Flyer than any thousand dollar collectible

And yes, you can say I said that

We use to hang out at all times of the night

You had my back when me and "ole boy" use to fight

About absolutely nothing, but you couldn't tell me nothing

Cuz I was in love, spelt L.O.V.E

To bad I didn't have enough for me

But you did

Way more than I could imagine

It was like heaven and you were Aladdin

Riding on his magic carpet to get his Jazmine

I'm so glad you came into my life

I sit here hoping to one day become your wife.

Tha Virtuous One™

(Written March 25, 2009)

I Need Love

I try not to remind my mind

Of the very first time I feel in love with him

Thoughts of his kisses brings reminiscesOf the love we made

He caught me by surprise

The way his beautiful brown eyes looked deep into mines

Its like he could read my soul

And everything inside of me told me to be bold

But he took the first step

And we got to know each other a little more in depth

His compassion for his passion was more than I could imagine

Left me mesmerized thinkin' how could this happen

Our love was unconditional, that AGAPE love

Nothing about it was sexual, you know that EROS love

In 1st Timothy, Chapter 6 verses 9 through 11

It talks about this man of God, who was sent straight to me from heaven

For he pursues righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness cuz he's a gentleman

His sole purpose in life is not to be rich, for he is not a lover of money

But he seeks a Virtuous Woman who's love is sweeter than honey

Now that's right on tha money cuz I feel as tho I AM THAT HONEY!

I am trustworthy, productive, economical, strong physically and morally

I take care of myself, my household and I care for the poor and less fortunate

I definitely know how to dress to impress,

but most of all I walk around like I have some dignity for myself

For a woman who fears God, is worthy to be praised

They must be talkin' bout me cuz Tha Virtuous One is my name

Na but true story I still have to work on some thangs

But I'm striving to be virtuous like I'm ahead of tha game

Real talk tho, I need love, so I'm searching for the right lover

In the sense of a homie, lover, friend...not the kind of love from my mother

So ima take tha back seat and give Jesus the wheel

Cuz in his perfect time my destiny will be fulfilled

I will be patient and kind

Until I find that love that reminds me of the very first time.

Tha Virtuous One™
(Written August 1, 2008)