Mama is already on the bus
Young man, prepares to take a journey
To points unknown
Bags packed, with all he owns
Mama and Papa old like Abraham and Sarah
Wait to get on the bus
Child they did not birth,
But still of their blood
Bus operator checks Papa and Young man’s tickets
“Where is Mama?” says Papa to his son
Young man says to Papa “Mama is already on the bus”
At the first stop they get off
Young man lays his head down to rest
Mama paces and quietly prayers
Papa gets his Bible out
Worn from use out and reads
None of them are aware of the picture they paint
Of family, of love, of pride
Today marks the day Young man became a man
(c) 2010 Lela Jefferson -
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