Constancy

Constancy

Maybe it's the way I was brought up?
Although not by nurturing parents
But with what my eyes saw as a child
My Mum and Dad the cruel assailants.

Maybe it's what I've learned over the years?
Perhaps it's all the words that I've heard?
No one can accuse me of not ever caring
Cos I know in my heart what I've shared.

Possibly it's a reckoning I had with myself?
The younger me got it all wrong
Now I know that it takes courage to live
Live the way I should have all along.

Values and virtues I won't compromise
Honesty and trust I won't betray
Faithful and dependable is my way of life
There's nothing wrong with constancy.

I'd rather be faithful and trustworthy
Than someone with something to hide
If I give you my word, I give you my trust
And I say that with sincerity and pride.

Believe what you will, think what you like
But don't doubt what you won't let me prove
I offer everyone who enters into my life
Genuine honesty and truth.

Never will I be unfaithful or betray anyone
Never will I make you feel small
I never will belittle a living soul
With me you will proudly stand tall.

My shape might be distorted to your shallow eye
But my values and integrity are intact
It's not in appearance that stands before you a man
But with respect, that's how a real man should act.

Open your eyes and look very closely
Listen to the beat of your heart
The depth of your soul will help you realise
That it's time you had a fresh start.

Constancy is a respectable notion
I am happy that that's how I am
One day maybe you'll understand
That I'm just a kind hearted loving man.