What I would go back and say

What I would go back and say

If I could just spend one more day

When the innocence of a little girl was killed

The day the walls began to build

What I would go back and say

If I could just spend one more day

If I could return to that sidewalk

And walk right along side you and talk

What I would go back and say

If I could just spend one more day

When you pounded your fists on the school floor

or put your hand through a glass door.

What I would go back and say

If I could just spend one more day

Sitting with you at the park

Telling you about the journey you would embark

What I would go back and say

If I could just spend one more day

When you met with Mr. McGruff the crime prevention dog

And tell him what he left out that you would make your mission in your Epilogue

What I would go back and say

If I could just spend one more day

As you waited for that lesson plan

That would teach you how to tell on the cousin and man.

What I would go back and say

If I could just spend one more day

All you have left is your voice

That leaves you with a choice.

What I would go back and say

If I could just spend one more day

One day you will take off that mask

And discover what you weren’t taught will become your task

What I would go back and say

If I could just spend one more day

One day you will share with the world what no one saw

And then go on to pass a very important law.