Song for Jayla and all little girls who's dreams are broken.
Only ten is she,
Assailable as a child can be.
Her mind will drift with worry,
There's a tear in her eyes
Her dreams are not encouraged
by a mother whos broke inside,
That's her life.
The picture that she draws,
A shadowed image of her life.
The tears on the page,
Tells of suffering and strife.
A little girl with broken dreams
She doesn't have the means, to run and hide.
BRIDGE:
Where will she be in time
What is her destiny,
Who will release her
From this tragic life she sees.
If only for an angel she'll escape her way
To a happier life.
3rd verse:
Only 10 is she
Vulnerable as a child can be.
One day she'll grow to wonder
Why her life is so undone.
She'll pick up the pieces
Or she'll always be on the run,
But that's her life..
Interlude with guitar:
4th verse and end:
Only ten is she
Assailable as a child can be.
Your dreams will surely come true
If you dont run away...(SLOWLY)
Please don't run away,
(SPOKEN LAST LINE)
From the beauty in your life.
"The trees are dying, the sun’s not shining
No birds are singing, Their music stopped playing
The wind stopped blowing, The river’s not flowing
Life is fading, it’s fading away"
From "Life Is Fading" - Jayla Powell
Rithimus Divisa 8
October 7, 2020
She is Perfect for Her Size
She is Perfect for Her Age
A Perfect Little Girl Prize
She is Perfect for Her Phase
She is Unique in Her Moldin’
She is Lovely in Her Face
So Pretty and Golden
And Glowing in Grace
She is a Pretty Little Princess
A Real – Little, Living Doll
And If Others Can’t See This…
( You Know That Made Me Boil ! )
She is Sweet - A Shy Delight
A Nice Child, Who’s So Polite
How Can They Focus On Height?
When Her Smile - Can Light The Night!
But, No Matter What Careless Ones Say…
Let Us Keep Them In Our Favor
‘til We All Reach Perfect One Day
Which Seems Pretty Close To Jayla !
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