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Every Night My Child

April 28, 2010
By Dedos83 GOLD, Park City, Utah
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Favorite Quote:
"I'm starting with the man in the mirror." -Michael Jackson

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Open your wings up to the sky,
let the sun warm your foliage,
and the clouds should refresh you on your journey.

Young one,

I pray for you,


Every night my child.

Bundle up in your little cocoon,
let the beautiful colors vest upon you,
and your wings shall take you high up in the air.

Young one,

I call your name,


Every night my child.

Raise your neck up as high as you can,
let your height help you with what you seek,
and do not let anyone stand in your way.

Young one,

I dream of you,


Every night my child.

Stand up for what you believe in,
let no person bring you down in any way,
and never, never forget where you came from.

Young one,

I need you here,


Every night my child
.

© Shirley Y., Metuchen, NJ

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