I want to give this to you

cup this in your hand boy
hold it tight
I want you to keep this
forever
this is my truth
for you

despite all the tears
despite all the effort
despite how everyone
wants to change you
to take you, the little mute boy
and mold you, into the 'normal' boy
just remember this
despite it all
this,
this song is my truth for you

I hope you know that God and nature made you perfect
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
I hope you know that God and nature made you good enough
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
I hope you know your daddy (& mommy) loves you
JUST FOR WHO YOU ARE
I hope you know that God and nature made you a bright shining star

(lyrics to 'Vanessa' by Fifteen)
thank you thank you Jeff Ott for giving this wonderful amazing truth full of beauty for anyone to hold on to.