Freezing waters carried you here,
Elian, hold your head up high,
You lost your mother in the ocean blue,
We stopped our lives to see,
Elian, we have seen your pain.
The cameras recorded your emotional state,
Elian, don't you cry anymore.
Elian, please, don't be afraid.
Remember your mother and feel her inside,
As you grow older and take a stand,
© 5/2/2000, Ms. Carol Dierking
"Elian"
The media was there to capture your fear.
Your life was spared, don't be shy.
Now everyone wants to comfort you.
What your troubles might be.
Some are compassionate, some just complain.
While the government determined your fate.
Freedom is at your front door.
Not every dream will end in a raid.
Respect your family; wear their armor with pride.
Know you are welcome in this foreign land.
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Please sign my guestbook below,
It means more to me than you know.
'Cause everyday when I come here to post,
It's your words that inspire me the most.
© 1999, Ms. Carol Dierking
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