Poem for Erika / For Baby - Peter, Paul and Mary

Dancing through the day or moping by the stair

My joy to know my Erika with the windy yellow hair

Yesterday I met her running home from school

Her face was tear stained, she didn’t know I knew

But I do, I do

But today she had a song to sing and a poem she knew

And with a kiss and a hug she just dashed away, she had things to do

I do too, I do too

Lithesome child, I turn with care

When viewing you on step or stair

All my hope and love for you

My Erika with the windy yellow hair

(Sung) I’ll walk in the rain by your side

I’ll cling to the warmth of your tiny hand

I’ll do anything to help you understand

I’ll love you more than anybody can

And the wind will whisper your name to me

Little birds will sing along in time

The leaves will bow down as you walk by

And morning bells will chime

I’ll be there when you’re feeling down

To kiss away the tears if you cry

And I’ll share with you all the happiness I’ve found

A reflection of the love in your eyes

And I’ll sing you the songs of the rainbow

Whisper of the joy that is mine

The leaves will bow down when you walk by

And morning bells will chime