Verse 1
Almost missed it when
first I looked glancing
in the child's direction;
but it was there
just on the edges
of the tears freely
washing the cheeks
this one so young.
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Verse 2
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As I walked towards
this child with the little
smile, little arms came up,
saying "hold me, I need a hug."
So there we were in a foyer;
this little child kinda of warm,
yet cold and sad but with strength.
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Verse 3
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Soon as always happens
a parent appeared to apologize
and I said, "No - it isn't needed.
You see your child taught me,
that if you look in the eyes
and see the hidden smile,
love and attention was all."
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Verse 4
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Thus away my new friend went
to be found by mom or dad;
(and alone I ponder why
would a child trust me
within their tears of fright?
Enough to smile at me
with tears washing their cheeks;
holding out these little arms,
trusting one as old as me?)
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