By Cindy Lynn Ray, age 12
Every now and then
When I知 feeling kind of down
And don稚 really want to smile
All I want to do is frown
I go to Mom and ask her if
She値l take me in her arms
Where all my hurts and pains will leave
And I値l be safe from harm.
But now I知 quite grown up
And others took my place
On Mommy痴 gentle lap
Looking into her tender, loving face
I kind of feel alone until
I kneel down by my bed
Close my eyes and fold my arms
And then I bow my head:
I say so softly "Father"
"Please take me in thy arms
"Where all my hurts and pains will leave
"And I値l be safe from harm."
And then I feel a comfort,
Someone hugging me
Answering so softly:
"My daughter, I知 with thee."