I have been consumed by sorrow and pain.
A series of negative memories, harassing my soul and brain,
reminding me of my past.
Now, I'm a man of great faith,
so I know that I will never finish last.
However, my current surroundings only reminds me of the beautiful life
that I once had.
I had taken a lot of things for granted,
because at that time I didn't appreciate it,
nor did I understand it.
Despite all of my storms and trials,
I have traveled many miles,
but the lessons along the way
is what I have failed to examine.
Life is precious, and is too short to waste,
and I will surely tell you why:
Because I went from a college campus
to a prison campus.
It all happened in the blink of an eye.
My life has consisted of many ups and downs,
many smiles and frowns,
but it's unfortunate because I am the ultimate reason
as to why my life has been driven into the ground.
Following false idols and repeating the same cycle,
I was unaware of my situation, which had eventually became vital.
My lust for women, a diseased mind,
my neglect for the truth, substance abuse
were all negative tools that I had used to destroy my youth.
And now, honesty has become my truth.
And now I'm sincerely devoted to making a difference in this world
through every word that I have spoken.
When I ...
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
(Applause)
When I sit back and I think about all of the lives
and the people that have been affected because of my actions,
that guilt and that shame,
it brings me deeper than the ocean.
God's endless love and his mercy is my potion.
That pure medicine that helps me to stand.
No matter what I may endure or possibly suffer from,
it's all a part of a greater plan.
Love, courage, and determination
will lead me to the exoneration
of all of my past failures and my regrets.
And deep down in my soul, I know that this is true.
Dedicated to my new way of life, along with repentance and change,
I have now been consumed by you.
God bless you all. Thank you very much.
(Applause) (Cheers)