'Twas the night before Kindergarten and in our household
Nerves have given way to excitement untold
The backpack is hung on his coat hook with care
His uniform's folded, he's got freshly cut hair.
Both boys are nestled all snug in their beds,
While mamma has thoughts dancing round in her head
Memories of first teeth, first words and first steps
I blinked and five precious years have now passed
Inside my soul I fight so much clatter
Have I done my best? Have I done what matters?
My mind is unsure and my emotions are brittle
I'm not ready to let go - to see him so little
But deep in my heart I know it's how it should be
Cause he's strong and he's smart and he says he's ready
God gave him to me for only a while
He needs him in the world, spreading that smile.
It's the night before kindergarten and with tears in my eyes
I give him to God, to teach him to fly
He isn't really mine - that's why I named him Samuel
So Lord take my boy and protect His sweet soul
Guard his heart from all that destroys
And make him a light, serving all girls and boys
Tomorrow please grant me grace for the day
And send him home happy and encouraged, I pray.
