For His Children

20 Nov 2019 · 3 min

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The piece is a lyrical, spoken‑word narrative that honors a patriarch who chose to remain where his father lived, preserving family legacy and faith. It emphasizes his self‑sacrifice, placing his children and communal tradition above personal pride or fame. The speaker contrasts this dedication with a rebellious brother who rejects the tradition, yet the narrator still loves him. Repeated refrains stress the importance of putting family before self, acknowledging the sacrifices of ancestors who built a holy nation, and expressing a personal resolve to follow that example, be a guiding light, and protect future generations.

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Settled where his father lived to carry on the legacy. A lesson, the hardship where the land was blessed. The ones who came before him, they paved the path. He trusted and he held on to the past. Didn't care about his pride, he put himself aside. His family coming before his own skin. Could have had a name, but he didn't look for fame. Sacrificed himself for his children. His brother was a rebel, didn't want didn't want a part in the tradition or the faith. Begged him to stay, but he turned his head away. Still, he loved him in his heart. Didn't care about his pride, he put himself aside. His family coming before his own skin. Could have had a name, but he didn't look for fame. Sacrificed himself for His children. Looking back, we see the price and all the sacrifice. Ones that came before us gave their lives. They built us a foundation, formed this holy nation, prepared us for the challenges in every generation. He didn't care about his pride. He put himself aside. His family coming before his own skin. Could have had a name. He didn't look for fame. Sacrificed himself for his children. Stories that I heard touch me deep inside. I'd like to follow in his ways. Seek to do what's right. Be a shining light. Always be there for my children.