only a Child
in my view or yours
not presents or lights
or trees shining bright in the night

only a Child

whatever else we believe
this much we should see
in your view and mine
only a Child

i try to treat as i wish to be treated
and look beneath the mask
to remember the truth of the season
is that too much to ask?

only a Child, to carry a truth
and a Mother beside Him, to guide and to soothe

whatever else we believe
this much we should see
in your view and mine
only a Child

12/11/2003