Lessons Learned (echoes of love)

Love is a commodity
         (Lay your head on my lap and sleep)
One strike and you're out
         (I thought you played great)
Above all else, give us respect
         (You are wonderful)
Brothers who call each other ‘fool' go to Hell
         (You three are quite a team)
Don't cry, boy
         (There, there, now...)
Don't let anyone get into your head
         (Trust your heart to Jesus)
Make us proud
         (Your are my pride and my joy)
Never Trust anyone in this world
         (Our home will always be your home)
I have no time for you
         (I will not rest until you come home)
How could you?
         (How can we help?)
You played poorly; you lost the game
         (I only have eyes for you)
This writing is not your best
         (You have the Gift)
Aim for the stars
         (Enjoy the ride)
Don't let us down
         (We'll pull for you as hard as we know how)
Never lie to yourself
         (Always believe in yourself)
We gave our lives for you
         (You give life to us)
Good-bye
         (Go with God)

Bo Gordy-Stith
February 28, 1998