It was just a simple game Of Kick The Can that day Connor's Park, Moose Jaw Late 80's Sun was shining Ma's hair permed to the nines Pentecostal Church group River valley, in the woods Openings in the canopy everywhere I mean it is the prairies there Those shaded leaves Those childhood dreams The scent of green River scene The game was everything The moments safe to reminisce upon Every time I look back I smile Proud that I was there A child lost in happiness and elation One memory to carry me through the desert Jesus held my hand that day and took me through the rest. It was not easy But today I get to share with you How life is worth while Families can heal I know it ain't easy for everyone So why not just build something new Yea, unfortunately many are sick And few deserve redemption Still, why give up? Eat well, live healthy Step up and fight Your body is capable Your mind ineffable You can shape the future with your soul Just love again No need for enemies Just the spirit of light Which resides in all of us The mother is there in all of us Our creator Heaven is on earth It is in the seeking Life is hard regardless We can add to heaven Be yourself Hatred is taught, hate is learned But the love in your heart is innate Trust me The mother is just waiting For you to make that amend She forgives you So do I
