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these voices ring

on stage in themes of Life their concerts begin
as voices impart their lines of sacred remains
in cries of beaming delight and a vow to protect
the cradled ones in their arms
where wishes are met

these parents will sing

nothing certain
not certain
no promise from angels or saints
to rely on
as time paces by
how these futures will change

things that hide
in patterns of trial
within struggles of faith
may resolve
where trust comes alive
and no love ever fades

each moment will sing

these lives that heart songs claim in their weights of design
designs where heart strings are sewn into wishful desire
desires for portions of home and the dreams they would know
lay bare their prayers for touch with the mothers they hold

these children must sing
these children will sing