A Child's Bedtime Song

If I had two wishes, I know what they would be I'd wish for roots to cling to, and wings to set me free; Roots of inner values, like rings within a tree, And wings of independence to seek my destiny. Roots to hold forever, to keep me safe and strong To let me know you love me, when I've done something wrong;

To show me by example, and help me learn to choose To take those actions every day to win instead of lose.

Just be there when I need you, to tell me it's all right To face my fear of falling when I test my wings in flight; Don't make my life too easy, it's better if I try And fail and get back up myself, so I can learn to fly.

If I had two wishes, and two were all I had And they could just be granted by my mom and dad; I wouldn't wish for money or any store-bought things The greatest gifts I'd ask for are simply roots and wings.

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