Child of man

You are so clear and precious
A shining diamond
That glows with thousands sparkles
To all that are around

You brighten up the dark day
One smile will be enough
This is your way of telling
That you were made of love

In you no hate or envy
No jealousy or fear
Oh little one, you show me
Love’s only weapon’s peace

You reach to people near you
With trusting touching hands.
For you there are no enemies,
But everyone’s your friend.

You do not long for riches
Nor crave for wealth and land
You only need caressing
By parents tender hands

Who has those mighty power
That into life you came
And that in eyes so loving
I see God’s smiling face

(freely translated from Jan Duin’s “Mensenkind” by Tiny Suijker-Beuvens)