by Stan C. Countz
Little boy four years old throwin’ spears at Orcs and Trolls
Takes aim as Gandalf the Grey fights the mighty Balrog
But the girls at his school don’t think he’s that cool
‘Cuz he likes games, golf, bikes and bullfrogs
Little boy thirteen -- I wish he could enjoy with me
A trip to the crick to play with frogs and pollywogs
If he did he’d see he isn’t yet what he’ll be
He’d see past the masks and the facades
Don’t mean to make a scene, but those chosen queens
Have been airbrushed, clipped and cropped
True beauty isn’t seen in those magazines
Or on TV, movies or in beauty shops
It’s not how we smile or how we nod or grin
It’s not found in a vial or in a bottle of gin
It isn’t rude or snooty and doesn’t care where we’ve been
True beauty comes from somewhere deep within
It’s not diamonds or pearls that wins the hearts of girls
It’s that chivalry that only she sees
It’s that inner poise and style that makes those boys smile
Not the sexy clothes, the pose or the tease
It’s too early to know what tomorrow may bring
The snow of winter fades into the glow of spring
A glowing cinder can grow into a burning flame
Through Christ we can do most anything
Young man twenty one, dreams of things yet to come
Got no plan, just out for fun, takes a ride, buys a gun
Tries to hide, on the run, starts a fight, police come
Some things can never be undone
Big cheese, big-time star; now he’s behind bars
Got caught with his hand in the cookie jar
They seized his assets and closed out his credit cards
Now he can’t find the keys to his car
Each snide remark leaves a scar
But Jesus sees us just as we are
He never leaves us the way we are
He frees us to be just who we are
The signs are clear; the time is near
The planets are aligned with the stars
Men’s hearts quake for fear so take your rear and put it in gear
‘Cuz even Christ can’t steer a parked car
He came to save you, not enslave you
Freely you've received; freely He forgave you
And gave you a brand new start
He gave His life and paid the price
So invite Him into your heart
'Cuz He loves you for who you are
