If it wasn't for you

If it wasn't for you

none would have families

our lives would be shams's

our roads' would be black

you took us in with loving devotion

us six fatherless bastard's

with no degree of a notion

how this world would unravel

or what we'd have to handle.

you gave us shelter

from the drugs and deception

and made it clear

what's in your perception.

you extricated us

from what had been deemed nests's

though, it was in fact

your turn to rest

to begin anew

with six children to tend

life had to change

your fate had to bend

but you dug in your talons,

gritted your teeth

prayed to high heavens

your frame wouldn't crease

your foundation is solid

it stood square and still

though you reached that age,

a little "over the hill."

Faith imbued fibers

have kept my clothes strong

your blessed bread and water

have allowed me to struggle on

i wouldn't be anything

if it wasn't' for you 

now for a rebuttal

before i turn and scuttle,

along down the road

you are the axle

which helps support our burdening load.