Little girl,

Don't give in.

Little boy,

Don't give up.

I see that little twinkle in your eyes,

That I had a day long ago.


I have a special story to tell you, little girl.

Once upon a time there was a princess,

And all she wanted was her prince.

But another princess already liked that prince.

The princess sat up night after night,

Wishing she was embraced in his loving arms.


Sometimes,

Life doesn't go your way.

And the rains pour down upon your darkest hour.

You have to hold tight,

And not let them wash away your strength.

Please promise me you will search,

Search for the special gift.


That little twinkle in your eyes,

Reminds me of a girl so long ago.


Little boy, you need to follow your heart.

Don't give up in your time of turmoil.

The winds will blow,

And the branches of the trees will cover your hush sleep.

Please, promise me you will understand they are not real.

That they are not monsters that you hear.


Sometimes,

You will have to feel emotion,

But, promise me you will never hurt others.

Come to me when the storm is strong,

When you need a hand to hold onto.


That little twinkle in your eyes,

Reminds me of a boy so long ago.

That has touched my heart,

That has lit my life.


And when the stars go out,

When the storms confine.

When you don't know the differences...

You'll be fine.

Reach out and I will hold you.


I know I can only teach you,

But I hope you will learn from the lessons,

And discover yourself with ease.

That little twinkle in your eyes,

It will guide the way.