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Count the Leaves

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Poverty has hands that
Can rip the life out of you
But you're too young to let that be true
And wealth has hands that do the same
But you are far from their embrace
So I just pray that they will never find you
I've never been poor
I've never had to sleep with my sister on the floor
Or watch my parents rummage through a waste pile
But compared to you I'm discontent
I harbour so much bitterness
I wish I had the lightsome heart that you do
If I'm honest can I say that
I am scared my dear for you
Every time we blow the candles on your cake
Will the world just do the same
To the light that burns in you?
Or will you tell them you lack for nothing?
Seven years in school
They teach you well
Then tell you that you're not the best
But you're too young to let that be true
You enter into higher grades
Your father hopes they'll pave a way
But I just pray that they'll never define you
If I'm honest can I say that
I am scared my dear for you
Every time you move closely to my side
And you lift up your head
To see if your height surpasses mine
When the world measures you the same way
Will you tell them you're special
All the same?
If I'm honest can I say that though
I'm scared my dear for you
Your resilience has surprised me all the way
You're so much more than what you lack
Your spirit fills and seals the cracks
Of a world that discriminates you
When the candles burn brightly
Covering the whole cake
I will lift up my head to see your face
I will find the same light
In your eyes to guide my life
No the world can't take it away
No please don't take it away
It's not your age
Surely not your height
That makes you bring such sweet delight
Setting smiles on all the faces around you

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