I sit in the back of the lecture hall
Intensely listening as you make your presentation
Everyone in attendance is enjoying your revelation
As I listen to the strong confident man at the podium speak
It is the other three of you that I seek
I have been given the special ability to spot it all
I see the other three characteristics of you
They go everywhere that you go too

THE LITTLE BOY

Sitting on front of the stage, in front of the podium
I spot the little boy
He is crying over a skinned knee
You missed many comforting moments in life
You were expected to grow up fast
You were told boys don’t cry
Suck it up, dry your eyes

My motherly instincts take over
I want to pick you up and place a bandage on your booboo
I want to comfort and sooth you
Hold you in my arms and sing a sweet lullaby
Tell you that it’s ok, real men even cry


THE TEENAGER

To the left I see you the teenager
You were very confused about life and love
Needing guidance; only finding uncertainty
Very promiscuous; sex with many girls
This only brought more confusion to your world


I imagine walking beside you
Discussing life changing decisions
Holding your hand
Encouraging you to be that brilliant young man
Sharing God’s perfect plan

THE MILITANT

There is the militant man to the right
He is your strongest personality
His eyes are sharp as eagles
He has a cold exterior; perplexity
Therefore, I must approach him directly

I can see that your battle wounds have not healed
I want to take you behind closed doors
Strip you down to your full nakedness
Revealing deep wounds that are infected
I want to nurse you back to perfect health

I will take off all of my cloths too
Not to sex you
You have been sexed too much
You need real love
You need a real woman’s touch

I will show you my full nakedness
You will see all of the healed scars
Healing is necessary for a love like ours
I will tell the story behind each one
Share with you how my life was revived
Tell you how I survived

Since you are but a stranger to me
You would think I am crazy for suggesting these things
You wouldn’t understand that it’s only love that I bring
So,
I will be a regular at your seminars
Praying for you
Loving you from afar
Bringing comfort to that hurt little boy
Bringing understanding to that confused teenager
Bringing healing to that wounded militant

It’s the conclusion of your magnificent speech
We give you a standing ovation
See you stranger… at the next location