Comment: Violence is not the answer! To the young men of St. Kitts who think hiding behind a mask is their destiny, take a few moments to listen to the words of the song Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Mama told me when I was young
Come sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say.
If you do this
It will help you some sunny day.
Take your time... Don't live too fast,
Troubles will come and they will pass.
Go find a woman and you'll find love,
And don't forget son,
There is someone up above.
(Chorus)
And be a simple kind of man.
Be something you love and understand.
Be a simple, simple man.
Won't you do this for me son,
If you can?
Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
All that you need is in your soul,
And you can do this if you try.
All that I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.
Boy, don't you worry... you'll find yourself.
Follow you heart and nothing else.
And you can do this if you try.
All I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.
IF this song doesn't give you pause to think about the life you are living, read the book, Run Baby Run; The true life story of Nicky Cruz. It will teach you the lesson that gangs, violence, and a life of crime is not the answer.
To the family who must now bury their son - my deepest condolences.
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