by Richard Van Camp
illustrations by Julie Flett
we sang you from a wish
we sang you from a prayer
we sang you home
and you sang back
we give you kisses
to help you grow
and songs to let you know
that you are loved
as we give you roots
you give us wings
and through you
we are born again
our everyday miracle
our everyday smile
our forever home
is inside of you
thank you for joining us
thank you for choosing us
thank you for becoming
the best of all of us
we sang you home
thank you for singing back
welcome to the world
we love you!
a reminder of how kids awaken a new us. they leave us changed and for the better.
