I care about a future that's not shackled to the past
Where birds still sing for Maya, and butterflies still dance
Settle on the tender flowers that Frankie helped to grow
Under Rivers watchful eyes ever ready for the show

Where Sonny has a thousand reasons, every day, to smile
He's young and alive and living's beginning to beguile
Where innocence is living every moment like the first
Breathing in the wonder 'til you feel your heart's about to burst

I'm longing for a here and now' where there's a place for everyone
Where the self important leave the stage, and the wiser ones walk on
Where the haters and the shouters simply stop, and fade away
And the quieter voices, centre stage, at last seem here to stay

I want my children's children to inhale this kind of air
Where we give, and we receive, but the calculation's fair
The freedom to explore the paths that lead to joy filled lives
But those who never had the choice are never pushed aside

Maya would you guide me round your mystery Neverland
Where the drawers are secret worlds - would you share your master plan?
So you're the ruling princess, with a slightly Texan drawl
River right behind you - puzzled, but enthralled

Frankie's grown her hair so long, Repunzel wears a frown
She's jealous of your curls, all flowing loose and golden brown
Your beauty causes heads to turn...fix you with a stare
But we will keep you safe, secure, in who you really are

And Sonny, marching onwards, up and down, round and round
Unstoppable determined, you'll always holds your ground
River? Well you wear your gentle heart upon your sleeve
So we look at your expressions and we know just what you mean

You'll each find independence, in body, mind and soul
Face doubts and troubles, sorrows, carry burdens quite alone
But remember to treat triumphs and disasters just the same
For they are both imposters, by another name

Little ones don't be fearful when it seems you've lost your way...
When the path ahead is far from clear and things are not OK
There'll be questions where the answers will never satisfy
The spirit free to wander, soar far away up high

Frankie, Sonny, one day you'll be under cedar trees
In your mother's place of birth, in the cool of a summer breeze
And in the shade she'll shower you with memories and love
Of a homeland with a story we know so little of

You are, my loves, like oysters, restless in your shells
One day to reveal the most priceless of all pearls
Stay safe, stay kind, forgiving, generous and wise
Live out, live in, the joy and goodness dwelling deep inside.