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My Child My Child by Laura Delacroix As I stand under the large Willow Tree with outstretched arms in case you need me Wasn't it yesterday when you were so small Now you stand up so tall I see you stand there with your head hung low Just waiting for the next hurting blow How can I explain the pain wont last you need to look up and forget the past I sit and watch the pain on your face wishing I could just take your place When I see that you are in despair and that you really don't even care I remember you up in that tree peeking through so you can see me It seems as though clouds block your view you think that nobody cares or loves you But my child you see I have loved you since before you were born but I truly can see how you are torn But listen to me child this is only a part You have your whole life ahead this is just a small start If you believe in yourself half as much as I believe in you you could see through the clouds there is so much left to do What is it child you are hiding from Reach Out Reach Out and grasp for the sun The world awaits for you to explore all you need to do is open that door Now climb down child into my open arms I cannot shield you from the worlds harm What I can offer is to cradle you like when you were small Let God raise you up so you can stand tall I cherish the times I see you smile I haven't seen that in awhile They say you have to accept the things you cannot change i just have no idea how to re-arrange the way my heart hurts while when you are in pain I know your potential and what you have to gain So please my child raise your head high uplift your arms up to the sky Please tell your mom you will be ok that you can see the light of a brand new day Just close your eyes and see me standing there under the big willow tree Ready to catch you if you may fall praying to God you can just stand tall Just face your fears that's all you can do and remember I will always love you I might not be the mom of the year but know my child I will always be here Now come my child pull yourself out of those clouds when you do we will all be so proud Happy is what we want you to be as you are up there in that big Willow tree look down look down and your loved ones you will see......
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