Holding Mama\u2019s hand<\/p>\n
The sun blistering my face, my body<\/p>\n
My feet burning in the sand<\/p>\n
My throat scorched<\/p>\n
Nothing to drink<\/p>\n
But Mama held my hand<\/p>\n
In the middle of the Arizona desert<\/p>\n
Waiting for Jesus to save us<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
No cross<\/p>\n
No crown of thorns<\/p>\n
No white robe<\/p>\n
In the middle of the Arizona desert;<\/p>\n
Instead,<\/p>\n
Sirens<\/p>\n
Flashing lights<\/p>\n
Fear,<\/p>\n
But finally, the gentle hand<\/p>\n
Of a stranger<\/p>\n
Carrying me to safety<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
To a new home<\/p>\n
With Grandma, Grandpa, Sisters<\/p>\n
Dogs<\/p>\n
Art<\/p>\n
Music<\/p>\n
Safety<\/p>\n
Faith<\/p>\n
And<\/p>\n
Love<\/p>\n
In the middle of the Arizona desert<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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