A Baby In Trouble
A Baby in Trouble
By Elton Camp
Newborns we welcome with celebration
Such happy times with high expectation
There is jut nothing in this whole world
Equal to a precious little baby boy or girl
Most of them will arrive in the best of shape
When from mother’s womb they do escape
But when the baby is not just as it ought,
Know neither the parents nor God are at fault
Most who come to see the child’s distress
Wonder how the parents they should address
Whether to say nothing as if you don’t care
Or if an expression of sympathy should share
“I know just how you feel” sure won’t do
Unless it has really happened with you too
“I am so certain that your baby will be okay”
An unwise and somewhat foolish thing to say
We hope that the best will really come about
But in some cases, there is very serious doubt
But for the parents, a carefully chosen word
Of concern and hope is what needs to be heard
Words can have the power to hurt or heal
Perhaps assist the parents through an ordeal
If sadness happens to come from what we say,
They will know we didn’t mean it that way
Medical science has made great strides
It is certainly wise to see what it provides
It may give help a lot or perhaps just some
The real solution is from God’s Kingdom
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