My Mama's Gift

My mama has protected me and helped me to grow.
However I have kept a secret. One I could not let her know.

A painful secret dark and true.
You see I am different from you.

I've kept my secret and hidden my shame.
Because I did not want my mama to accept the blame.

My secet has been eating me.
That my mama could see.

"Son of mine, why do you cry?" I could no longer lie...

"Mama, I've kept a secret from you..."
"Mama, I am gay."

"Oh son of mine, that, I already knew."
"My son, that you are happy is all I pray."

My mama wiped the tears from my eyes.
"Now, my son, we have an end to the lies."

I told my mama of all my fears.
"My son I love you and will always hold you dear."

My mama loves and accepts me.
My mama's love has set me free.

Her understanding has healed our painful rift.
My mama has given me her greatest gift.