Oh my gosh!!
I am in shock!
To violence and anger
the people flock

There is a band wagon
everyone wants to ride
I watched this mornings news
and...for Elian I cried

Two countries..One dad..One son
Who wins?
A battle rages
Elian's suffering begins

Look at these fools
Fighting, burning,screaming
can't they see Elian's eyes
how the tears are streaming

Look at the official
pointing his gun
In the face of a six yr old
Hell... Iam 33 and I would run!

Tell me, just tell me
what's wrong with this picture
Who cares for the child
and his MINDS future?

Oh my gosh!!
I see your tears flowing
whats this all about
You have no way of knowing

The world has been watching
from the time your mother went
and now your pain lingers on
The media's time is still not spent

Yes I understand..
there are at least two
ways of thinking
Its the concern by high officials
and family that is missing

This is a child
who just lost his mom
His mind is being twisted
though you may choose to see him calm

We spend hours upon hours
on video tape
We are paying our press
As our thinking they shape

Flags are waving
People are packed in the streets
I am afraid your lost in the crowd
under anger's feet

I pray for your mind
I pray for your heart
I pray that both our nations will learn to get smart

God forbid your grief be in vain
Please let us learn from our mistakes
to prevent future pain!

Where ever you go..
either here or there
I pray you Elian receive loving care!!

Laura