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To You, Universal Child


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Dear readers,

I share with you first a song, then its lyrics, and finally some commentary. The song is

and its lyrics are

How many mountains must you face before you learn to climb.

I'm gonna give you what it takes, my universal child.

I'm gonna try to find a way to keep you safe from harm.

I'm gonna be a special place, a shelter from the storm.

And I can see you, you're everywhere, your portrait fills the sky.

I'm gonna wrap my arms around you, my universal child.

And when I look into your eyes, so innocent and pure.

I see the shadow of the things that you've had to endure.

I see the tracks of every tear that ran right down your face.

I see the hurt, I see the pain, I see the human race.

I can feel you, you're everywhere, shining like the sun.

I wish to god that kids like you could be like everyone.

How many tumbles must it take before you learn to fly.

I'm going to help you spread your wings, my universal child.

I'm gonna help you find a way to keep you safe from harm.

We're gonna be a special place, a shelter from the storm.

I can feel you, you're everywhere, shining like the sun.

And I wish to god that kids like you could be like everyone.

And I wish to god that kids like you could be like everyone.

I write this post with the hope that you find benefit from considering its presence. May you find benefit from considering the message of the lyrics to be directed at you or using it as an inspiration for you to expand the love in your heart. For those of you seeking to do both, may you find value in the replay button. For those of you coming from a religious backdrop, may it strengthen your practice. Of what inspiration is the song Universal Child to you?

Have a wonderful day.

Heather

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