My Dear Child

If I could, I would remove all your fears
If I could, I would remove all your tears
If I could, I would make life painless
If I could, I would give you all your courage

Like a deck of cards; you must learn to deal with life as it is dealt
You must hold your chin up and walk tall
Let no one ever force you to be shorter than you really are
Stand tall, stand strong, and your strength will guide you

If I could, I would remove all your fears
If I could, I would remove all your tears
If I could, I would make life painless
If I could, I would give you all your courage

I will always be by your side even if you can't see me
I will always be in your heart, even if you can't feel me      
Listen in the wind and you will hear my whispers and feel my hand
Stand tall, stand strong, and your strength will guide you

If I could, I would remove all your fears
If I could, I would remove all your tears
If I could, I would make life painless
If I could, I would give you all your courage

My child, you are a very big part of me
I feel when you are sad, I hurt when you are hurt, and smile when you smile
As years move on and so will you
Remember my love, stand tall, stand strong, and your strength will guide you