Word to the brothas (men)

How did you forget that I was human?
Tell me why don’t you recall I’m part of YOU man
With a serious face you say I’m lesser
Is that why you have to be an aggressor?

You say you’ll show me the way and the light
Must that way always involve a fight?
Daily you want to check my virtue
But you pay no mind to the things that you do

Raising your voice, you think I’ll cower
That tells me you ain’t fully aware of my power
Because I love you, you think that I will stay
But your selfishness just pushes me away

You say be patient woman, understand
But this disrespect has gotten out of hand
Is this how you would treat your own mother?
Then why do it to any other?

What you’re sending around will return
And I pray then maybe you will learn
A woman is someone to be treasured
And the love she gives cannot be measured

I’m hopin you’re takin this to heart
Because we’re already far enough apart
If you love you then you should love me

And you should treat me like I am royalty