“Roots and Storms” Verse 1 A child is like a river, finding its own way, The stones that block the water help the channel stay. If the path is made too easy, the river runs astray, Strength is born in struggle—there is no softer way. Chorus Discipline is kindness, consequence is care, Life will test their spirit, best prepare them there. The obstacle’s the teacher, pain will shape the form, Tough love grows the roots they’ll need to weather storms. Verse 2 A fire takes all it’s given and turns it into flame, Hardship feeds the spirit, it never leaves the same. What we hold within us—choice and will aligned, Turns every trial we suffer into treasures we can find. Chorus Discipline is kindness, consequence is care, Life will test their spirit, best prepare them there. The obstacle’s the teacher, pain will shape the form, Tough love grows the roots they’ll need to weather storms. Bridge Not to break a spirit, but to help it grow, Not to quench the fire, but to let it glow. Love’s not only gentle—it is strong and true, Sometimes saying “no” is the best “I love you.” Final Chorus Discipline is kindness, consequence is care, Life will test their spirit, best prepare them there. The obstacle’s the teacher, struggle keeps them warm, Tough love builds the roots that stand through every storm.
