Black & White Photo
Mama, what do you want me to see Black and white picture of thee? You look so young and who are these? Unknown people to me... Who are they? Are they family? I do not know them really Mama, what do you want me to see in this photo you look so young but not so free With that smile that is so fake You couldn't even cover it with another take Mama, what do you want me to see In this photo of a young you What is it in this picture so true Yes, you smile but not so genuine Not even a smile of a heroine Mama, what do you want me to see Why so sad in your eyes and teary I can feel the sadness and pain What is it? give it a name This photo black and white On your face it shines just right but what I see is not good because you look so sad and stiff as wood Mama, what do you want me to see I know you're hiding but please not from me Just this moment I appreciate you more Now I know you need my love for sure I wish I could have protected you then From the pits of darkness of a man Mama,