In Lack of Defense

Daddy hurt me, Mommy, and I tell you now

Male ego is wanton, and karma will not endow

Trust and a future of excuses and lack of reason

Time is of the essence in any life or season.

His power is lost to those who have strength

Even though Southern values will go to any length

To preserve his destruction and sullen critique

As his backhand is strong due to muscular physique.

Raised in an old fashioned and headstrong sense,

Used to coverups, and brainwashing is a sad consequence.

That little girl who relied on right over might

Cannot fully understand her life, now contrite.

Yet she will stand by any man wrong or right

Without even realizing her own shallow plight.

She just cannot see that her life, cast with doubt

Sooner or later will bite her in life throughout.

Sell your sad loyalty to the highest bidder

But think hard and fast before you consider

What impact it has on an innocent party

Don’t sell your soul for a righteous cup of coffee.

Lie awake nights and play over what you’ve done

And remember your own devils can’t be outrun.

So think twice before you strike, hold your tongue

Don’t sell anyone out just to belong.

Just because mother did what you could see

Don’t become her as a self-appointee.

Yes, stand by your man for the right reasons

Not for the sake of betrayal or impudent treason.

Friends will see through your imminent ruse

And cast you aside without any clues.

So hear me now, and do take offense

For your own fiery ways in lack of defense.