I was
in the wind,
blown against
many doors.
Now I am
blessed with strength.
Gifts, like hearts, are earned.
I simply decided
to do what is right
from here on in.
And though I've
made mistakes,
I've done the best I could.
Gifts, like hearts, are earned.
I had no place to stay.
I wanted to work.
I'd run away
and didn't dare return.
There was nothing to
go back to anyway.
Gifts, like hearts, are earned.
Now I have
fruit trees in my yard,
and I call
all I know
my friend.
I keep my word.
Gifts, like hearts, are earned.
You ask me
what I do
for fun.
I laugh with
the stars,
laugh with the sun.
Gifts, like hearts, are earned.