Come Touch His Cheek

This child of mine you stare at so,

Please come closer so you will know

Just who my child is and what I see
when those sweet eyes stare back at me

I see no limits to my child’s life

Although I know
It will be filled with strife,
I’m hoping that doors will open each day

I’m praying that kindness
will come his way

You look frightened?
You tremble with fear?

Come, come closer
touch him my dear

Touch his cheek so soft
so sweet

Be one of those people
he needs to meet

Someone who will look
and hopefully see

The skill, the talent
The ability

Please come closer

You don’t have to speak

Come a little closer

Just touch his cheek

And when you do
you will see
this sweet, sweet child
is no different
than you or me