A meeting was held quite far from earth
“It is time again for another birth,”
Said the angels to the lord above,
“This special child will need much love”
He may not run or laugh or play
His thoughts may seem quite far away
In many ways he won’t adapt
And he’ll be known as handicapped
So lets be careful where he’s sent
We want his life to be content
Please lord, find parents who
Will do this special job for you.
They will not realize right away
The leading role they’re asked to play
But with this child sent from above
Come stronger faith and richer lover
And soon they’ll know the privilege given
In caring for their gift from heaven
Their precious charge so meek and mild
Is heaven’s very special child