...and because she's my babies' mother

...and I was trying to explain it to Tola a few weeks ago, and Belle made me think of it today...

The Warriors Reminder

I am awake
My mind is free
I am Creative
I love myself
My will power is strong
I am Brave
I practice patience
I dont judge folks
I give not to receive
I dont expect
I accept
I listen more than I talk
I know I'll change
I know you'll change
I'll hold on one more day
I start over when necessary
I create my own situations
I am cosmic
I dont have the answers
I desire to learn
I am the plan
I am strong
I am weak
I want to grow
I know I will
I take on responsibility
I hide myself from no one
Im on my path
Warriors walk alone
I wont let my focus change
Taking out the demons in my range...

-e.badu

Don't be a hard rock when you really are a gem just came to mind also.
Damn Lauryn, come back to us...a chocolate girl needs you *sigh*