Despite It All - Joy Denalane

Ain’t it strange

I worked so hard to bring joy to my life

But then there’s days

That something just don’t feel right inside

But see, I’m not complaining

I will reach my aims

I’m just contemplating

See, I was told

Anything I put my mind to I could do

But they made it known

Be careful what you wish for

It might come true

And now I’m far away from home

Got my man and my baby boys on the phone

Feeling so alone

Despite it all

I’m in it for the long hall and I’m grateful

Despite it all

Even through the Pitfalls I stand tall

When it rains it pours

Cause there were times

When there was nothing I could call my own

And I couldn’t ignore

This Pillar-to-post-life just can’t go on no more

Had to knock down these doors

And go for what I’m longin for

There was more in Store

They say blessed are those

Who struggle just do maintain day to day

And when you’re feelin low

And nothing seems it’s going your way

How could you know after these blows

You reap what you sow

The seeds will grow

Suddenly there were changes

I was my soul mate through the strangers

It caught me unprepared when he was sent to me

But I knew right then and there that we were meant to be

And then taht moment changed to daily life

I bore 2 sons and I became his wife

Part of me is still an artist living out a dream

Even though it’s getting hard wouldn’t want to leave

Cause this is my reality, this is my reality