I wrote this song as a love anthem to my daughter, Zoë, who is 28 years-old now, on the occasion of her birthday. Anybody who knows her can attest that she has overcome some pretty incredible odds. Not going to delve into all the details, but suffice to say, today she stands tall at 6 feet, and of all of her gifts her kindness and caring for others rises high above others.
Anne Page McClard · She Stands Tall
Lyrics
She came into my life
On a cold October day
The leaves were falling
And the skies were gray
She was pink and
perfect as a simple rose
Pure and soft
as rain in the spring
We’re all born blind, and learn to see
We must walk before we run
Everyone babbles before they talk
She stands tall as an oak tree
But she bends like a willow in the wind
Different child
Gentle soul
Heart of gold
She stands tall as an oak tree
But she bends like a willow in the wind
We’re all different she used to say
And she knows this too well
Still she found her way
She reaches to the sky
Sun shines golden on her face
Green eyes opened wide
She is full of grace
She has pride, is
Stronger than an ocean wave
Push and pull
As moon to tide
We’re all born blind, and learn to see
We must walk before we run
Everyone babbles before they talk
She stands tall as an oak tree
But she bends like a willow in the wind
Different child
Gentle soul
Heart of gold
She stands tall as an oak tree
But she bends like a willow in the wind
Different child
Gentle soul
Heart of gold
Heart of gold
Heart of gold
Heart of gold
