The Music of Broken People

I had a parent conference the other day about one of my students. The boy is honestly not too bad in my class, occasionally I correct him but he's an angel compared to some. However, his grade is one of my worst. He doesn't take notes; he doesn't study. His step-mom came to the conference. The step-mom and his dad are in the middle of getting a divorce. Even though this woman is not his biological mom, she's been his mom for the past 6 years.

The step-mom broke down crying in the meeting because she cares for this boy so much. However, after the divorce is final, she won't have any say in this boy's education. I couldn't help but get a little teary-eyed myself. It's so sad that this boy is hurting, and there are countless others broken just like him. I just want to take that poor boy and hug him.
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Today the Guitar Man sent me a link to a free download. It should be my theme song as I try to change who I am. Read the lyrics and go download this song!

If Weakness is a wound that no one wants to speak of
Then cool is just how far we have to fall
I am not immune
I only want to be loved
But I feel safe behind the fire wall
Can I lose my need to impress
If You want the truth, I need to confess

I'm not alright
I'm broken inside, broken inside
And all I go through,
It leads me to You, it leads me to You

Burn away the pride, bring me to my weakness
'Till everything I hide behind is gone
When I'm open wide
With nothing left to cling to
Only You are there to lead me on
Cause honestly,
I'm not that strong

I'm not alright
I'm broken inside, broken inside
And all I go through,
It leads me to You, it leads me to You

Comments

Anonymous said…
I love that song! Isn't it Sanctus Real? I saw them in concert recently and they are for real about what they believe. I love those guys!
12:50 PM
Kim said…
It is Sanctus Real! I love them!
5:09 PM
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