a little voice called my name because they were afraid

because i was listening i took that fear away

by offering my hand they felt protected and secure

because i was listening a child felt they were loved

the things i remember most, from my childhood days

are almost all connected to the love my parents gave

because they were listening most of the time i didn’t feel alone

if they didn’t hear me, i would search throughout our home

Mom was always in the kitchen, doing laundry or folding clothes

Dad was in the garage or basement fixing something we had broke

what i learned most from then is that everyone has a voice, and if you need something

let your request be heard

because they were listening