K'naan

Intaglio Print (Abstract Study)

12" x 18"

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How did Mandela get the will to surpass the everyday
when injustice had 'em caged and trapped in everyday,
how did Ghandi ever withstand the hunger strikes and all,
didn't do it to gain power or money if I recall, it's the gift,
I guess I'll pass it on, mother thinks it'll lift the stress of Babylon,
mother knows, my mother she suffered blows,
I don't know how we survived such violent episodes,
I was so worried, it hurt to see you bleed,
But as soon as you came out the hospital you gave me sweets yea,
they tried to take you from me, but you still only gave 'em some prayers and sympathy,
Dear Mama, you helped me write this, by showing me to give is priceless

K'naan - Troubadour