Antoinette McDonald

Having a son to carry on the family name
Was something to be proud of
But since he became a teen, nothing has remained the same
He has changed, thinking he knows all
I still love him with all my heart, but not his mouth
He wants to argue and talk back every chance he gets
Since he became a teen his life has gone south
Getting in trouble when the urge hits him
He's 15, not a little boy, definitely not yet a man
Have asked for advice, have tried several different things
He loves to try me when dad's not around, because he thinks that he can
Please Lord, hear my plea, I need assistance right away
We clash and we fight
Please Lord, I beg of you to step in and help him see
That the way he treats me just ain't right
Help him to grow up and to respect
Hold me back from causing him any harm
Give me patience, guidance, and wisdom
To direct him on the right path
And once more hold him in my arms
Let me remember when he was born he brought me great joy
And remind me to praise him when he does do good
For no longer is he my little boy
But a teen who claims he's so misunderstood

When I think of my past,
Nothing can compare
With how my life turned out now.

You've taught me the freedom of love,
Given me a reason to go on and live.
You've loved me because I am who I am.

The doubts I once had have long gone away,
Allowing love to blossom in their place,
Into something that is spiritual, even divine.

God has brought us together,
And I'm so glad that you're mine,
And better yet I am yours.

In my heart, it is a heavenly plan
For us to spend life together,
No matter where it may lead.

For God has stepped into our lives.
He is the one who knows best,
Blessing our lives as we know it.

I wish I knew what has become of the two of us
We used to talk, now I can't speak anymore
I'm told I speak way too loud
Nothing I have to say ever comes out right

I wish I knew what has become of the two of us
We used to have fun
Now we can't stand to be around one another
All we ever seem to do is fight

I wish I knew what has become of the two of us
We used to laugh
Now all I want to do is cry
You no longer hold me in your arms at night

I wish I knew what has become of the two of us
We spoke of the future quite often
Now it just seems bleak and blind
We no longer have the sunshine that is so bright

I wish I knew what has become of the two of us
We don't seem to see eye to eye
It feels like we move only mechanically
Doesn't look like there's any hope in sight

I wish I knew what has become of the two of us
Nothing seems the same at all
Have we gotten too old to love one another
Has our marriage lost its delight?