David Roth
Elijah
Elijah, starting the first gradeHit some trouble right awayReally, trouble hit him firstA bully's elbow, nasty wordsElijah told his parents he was scaredThey told him not to be afraid"Elijah, stand up for yourselfTell that bully that you've had enough."Next day first grade much the sameElijah came home cross againIt didn't work, the same effectElijah wondered what was nextThis is where Elijah's mom stepped inShe said, "I have a thought" to himSuppose we ask his family hereIt's up to you Elijah dearElijah took that thought to bedWednesday gave the go-aheadThe weekend came, and so did theyAway from school, the two boys playedEddie's mom expressed regretLetras de cancionesShe felt her son didn't mean the threatsBut no one ever looked beyondA bully and his anger 'til nowElijah's grooving on first gradeBecause of the new pal he madeAnd Eddie's even having funAnd much more kind to everyoneAll because a little manEmbraced his fear and made a friendWith arms of love, not retributionSo begins a revolution
From Letras Mania