It's been a long while since I've relaxed here, and I thought to post a song or two that went with the theme of the month I experienced!   Feel free to comment, or share in anyway you'd like.

If I could

(I'd like to dedicate this song
to all the parents and children of the world...
and especially to my very own... Martin!)

If I could
I'd protect you from the sadness in your eyes
Give you courage in a world of compromise
Yes, I would

If I could
I would teach you all the things I've never learned
And I'd help you cross the bridges that I've burned
Yes, I would

If I could
I would try to shield your innocence from time
But the part of life I gave you isn't mine
I've watched you grow
So I could let you go

If I could
I would help you make it through the hungry years
And I know that I can never cry your tears
But I would
If I could

If I live
In a time and place where you don't want to be
You don't have to walk along this road with me
My yesterday
Won't have to be your way

If I knew
I'd have tried to change the world I brought you to
And there isn't very much that I can do
But I would
If I could...

Oh my Child! ... mummy wants to protect you
and help her baby through the hungry years
it's part of me

And if you ever... ever need
A shoulder to cry on
Or just someone to talk to
I'll be there... I'll be there

I didn't change your world
but I would
If I Could!

I first heard this song sung by my beautiful and loving Aunt at her own son's wedding - I balled like a baby . . . still do.  It said everything I've always wanted to say to my treasure of a child, only better.

I've never heard Celine Dion sing this, and the name of the artist who brought it back to my attention escapes me now . . . her rendition was as close to my Aunt's as anyone could get.