Don't Give Up, Africa

Bawled, BAWLED listening to the song below in the car today. I pictured the mother of my children singing the parts in regular font and me singing to her the parts in italics. I pray for the mother of these children so much... my heart breaks for her... I want her to know she does have friends; she may not know us, but we are going to be there for her to fall back on. Whoever you are, my friend, don't give up. Don't despair. Don't lose all hope. Your children are going to be able to grow up healthy and loved. And they will be like you. Strong. Fighters. Wanted.

(Peter Gabriel's "Don't Give Up" sung by Bono and Alicia Keys)
In this proud land we grew up strong
We were wanted all along
I was taught to fight, taught to win
I never thought I could fail

No fight left or so it seems
I am a woman whose dreams have all deserted
I've changed my face, I've changed my name
But no one wants you when you lose

Don't give up
'cos you have friends
Don't give up
You're not beaten yet
Don't give up
I know you can make it good

Though I saw it all around
Never thought I could be affected
Thought that we'd be the last to go
It is so strange the way things turn

Drove the night toward my home
The place that I was born, on the lakeside
As daylight broke, I saw the earth
The trees had burned down to the ground

Don't give up
You still have us
Don't give up
We don't need much of anything
Don't give up
'cause somewhere there's a place
Where we belong

Rest your head
You worry too much
It's going to be alright
When times get rough
You can fall back on us
Don't give up
Please don't give up

Don't give up
'cause you have friends
Don't give up
You're not the only one
Don't give up
No reason to be ashamed
Don't give up
You still have us
Don't give up now
We're proud of who you are
Don't give up
You know its never been easy
Don't give up
'cause I believe there's a place
Theres a place where your children can belong