THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD

Let's love the children of the world

And hold them in our arms

Let's cherish them and let them feel

We are captured by their charms.

A peaceful world for them I hope,

And days when swinging is fun,

A comfortable bed and safe place

For them when day is done.

Parents love and Family care

A home that's filled with love,

A cherished safe and special place

Blessed by Heaven above.

Calm voices and sweet music

A special tender touch,

Let's let them feel that they are loved

Oh so very much.

Children have no voice 

And cannot ask to be born,

Let us examine our hearts

As we face another dawn.

Let's be a nurse when they are sick,

A teacher when they're learning,

Let's provide them with shelter

And the things that they are yearning.

Let's teach them very special things

The things to say and do,

To blow kisses to each other

To say that "I love you."

Let's read them bedtime stories

And the wonder of the skies,

And hope that we can see the magic

In their smiles and in their eyes.

Let's make them fairy cakes,

And hold their little hands,

This should be happening

In homes in all the lands.

Let's protect them as they travel

And hold their hands really tight

Let's sing away the things that scare them

In the darkness of the night.

They are such a special gift

Given to us in trust,

We must give them of our best

Yes - indeed we must.'

Let them splash in puddles

And feel the wind in their hair

Let them squash the sand between their toes,

Please tell them that you care.

Those little fingers and tiny feet,

The sunshine of their smile,

Remember they are children

For such a little while.

Hold them very close 

Provide a pure sweet place,

Remember that we are blessed

By their presence and their grace,

Let's love the children of the world

And hold them in our arms

Let's cherish them and let them feel

We are captured by their charms.

© Linda J. Vaughan

September 2007

"Let them laugh, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle.

Just let them be little."