Reg, you’re always by my side
And thanks for being there
Thanks for always “catching” me
And showing that you care
And even when we are apart
I know that we’re together
And I’ll always be your friend
No matter what the weather
Kelvin, I’ll never forget the day
That in spite of them
You showed us who you really were
And I’m so proud of him
“Fresh,” to me you were the baddest
“Alpha Chapter Man”
Always be true to yourself
And I know that you can
Terrence, I’m so proud of you
My brother and my friend,
Thanks for being who you are
And be him till the end.
Yes you are a “man of Morehouse”
You show me everyday
And being your friend is a joy
In every single way.
Reg, Chris, Carey, Henry, Charles,
My pals from yesterday
I’ll never forget the fun we had
Despite the rainy days
Thanks for always putting me
In a cheerful mood
You gave me hope because you were
The greatest at St. Jude
Chris, I’ve admired you
Since I was eleven
And I’ll never forget the ball
That night earth was heaven
I’m glad that you were in my life
Despite the rainy time
And that is why you are included
In this special rhyme
Charles, it is great to know you
Words cannot express
How great I thought you were at Jude
You ranked among the best
It’s always nice to see you now
I won’t forget you, Chuck
And I’m sure I’ll always wish you
Peace and joy and luck
Douglas, I have hope in you
Thank you for surviving
And if you want to be that man
You’ve got to keep on striving
Thanks for standing up that day
And saying you were wrong
Someday you will walk with us
‘Cause that’s where you belong
Kobi, thanks for pushing me
Closer to “the One”
I loved being your “Jude Girl”
We really did have fun
Without you I may not have been
The Riche’ of yesterday
And without her I wouldn’t be
The one I am today
And on that rainy day when I
Was really feeling down
You talked to me and you helped
To bring me back around
And although I could never say it
You really cast a spell
You were radical for me
So thank you, Rafael
Thank you, pals, from yesterday
And my friends today
For giving me the hope I needed
And showing me the way
And thank you, Malcolm X for being
A whole, radical man
And if I can’t have what you were
I’ll have to keep my hand
I really could not settle for
Winter, spring and fall
I want the summer days as well
I truly want it all
I thank the other men I’ve seen
Who were the heat and snow
They have helped to guide me, too
I know which way to go
I thank the Lord and all of you
You’ve given me the reasons
To strive to be with whom I want
“A Man for All Seasons.”
