My dear children...

[veritas]

a proud parent doesn’t always have a sound marriage but live it right
find your courage & give it might, ignite your purpose & give it light
eye to eye you must learn to synchronize…
hope you’re thinking twice before your next move
the devil will test you…
friends’ll impress too, stretch truth & take advantage of your best suit
so what does the flesh prove?
Don’t accept disrespect when they address you
color is honor but no differences while injustice preaches instances
progress is infinite, don’t ever feel limited

Nik, I aint never read one of your opens, but after this I will. This is simple wording, but highly effective. This quoted passage is real and shows wisdom. Being a parent is one of the most difficult but rewarding things there is. You touched on some aspects of it, that I have personally been through. I appreciate this.