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I have been consumed by sorrow and pain.

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A series of negative memories, [br]harassing my soul and brain,

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reminding me of my past.

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Now, I'm a man of great faith,

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so I know that I will never finish last.

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However, my current surroundings[br]only reminds me of the beautiful life

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that I once had.

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I had taken a lot of things for granted,

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because at that time [br]I didn't appreciate it,

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nor did I understand it.

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Despite all of my storms and trials,

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I have traveled many miles,

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but the lessons along the way

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is what I have failed to examine.

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Life is precious,[br]and is too short to waste,

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and I will surely tell you why:

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Because I went from a college campus

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to a prison campus.

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It all happened in the blink of an eye.

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My life has consisted [br]of many ups and downs,

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many smiles and frowns,

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but it's unfortunate[br]because I am the ultimate reason

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as to why my life has been[br]driven into the ground.

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Following false idols [br]and repeating the same cycle,

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I was unaware of my situation,[br]which had eventually became vital.

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My lust for women, a diseased mind,

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my neglect for the truth, substance abuse

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were all negative tools[br]that I had used to destroy my youth.

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And now, honesty has become my truth.

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And now I'm sincerely devoted[br]to making a difference in this world

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through every word that I have spoken.

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When I ...

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I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

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(Applause)

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When I sit back and I think[br]about all of the lives

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and the people that have been affected[br]because of my actions,

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that guilt and that shame,

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it brings me deeper than the ocean.

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God's endless love[br]and his mercy is my potion.

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That pure medicine that helps me to stand.

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No matter what I may endure[br]or possibly suffer from,

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it's all a part of a greater plan.

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Love, courage, and determination

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will lead me to the exoneration

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of all of my past failures and my regrets.

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And deep down in my soul, [br]I know that this is true.

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Dedicated to my new way of life,[br]along with repentance and change,

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I have now been consumed by you.

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God bless you all. Thank you very much.

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(Applause) (Cheers)