A Child

                                A Child

        A child is a gift, a privilege to share.
        A declaration of love, not a burden to bear.
        A child needs respect and comfort and support.
        And strength to decide where to find a safe port.

        We are the parents, committed to teach
        our children the courage to know when to speak.
        We don't show our children how to hit or to scream.
        Or encourage their hate that will ruin their dreams.

        We bake them a pie on a warm afternoon
        And hold them so close with big red balloons
        We encourage the young ones to love and to pray
        And not fear their schools or places of play.

        We show them that trust is the choice they must make,
        in living their lives and choosing their fate.
        We must stop this madness, this killing of young
        or face no more future because there's no one.


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