WILL YOU BE THERE
Michael Jackson
Hold me
Like the River Jordan
And I will then say to thee
You are my friend
Carry me
Like you are my brother
Love me like a mother
Will you be there?
Weary, tell me will you hold me?
When wrong, will you scold me?
When lost will you find me?
But they told me
A man should be faithful
And walk when not able
And fight 'til the end . . .
Everyone's taking control of me
Seems that the world's got a role for me
I'm so confused, will you show it to me
You'll be there for me
And care enough to bear me
Hold me (show me)
Lay your head lowly (told me)
Softly then boldly (yeah)
Carry me there (I'm only human)
Lead me (hold me)
Love me and feed me (lead again)
Kiss me and free me (yeah)
I will feel blessed (I'm only human) . . .
(My thanks to the songwriter and One Voice Children’s Choir.)
The Gentle Nudge
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One Voice Children:
“Our mission is to inspire the world through the power of children's voices.
Our vision is a world where children lead out in creating a kind and understanding community for all
through genuine, purposeful, and heart-felt communication.
The youth around us are the leaders of tomorrow and One Voice Children
invites the world to start listening to their voices today.”
The song and video made me think about all the kids who aren’t allowed to be kids. Not only in Gaza, Israel, and the Ukraine where fear takes away their childhood but also down the street where kids are bullied at the local school and at home. Those that even here don’t have enough food. The list can go on; these are the ones that struck me today. Kids should be allowed to laugh and dance and play knowing there are adults to support them and protect them as they grow up