In My Village By Paula Young Shelton When I'm afraid Of the dark at night My granddaddy's big hands Hold me tight When I am sad And feeling gray My auntie's smile Brightens up my day When I am lonely With no one to care My friend is there With funny stories to share When I'm worried And don't know what to do My mama's comforting words Help to see me through I can call my daddy When I'm in a mess If I need to talk My teacher is the best My brother is the one When I want to have fun And when I need someone to care My sister is always there Our village is a special thing Made of family, friends and preachers, Neighbors, shopkeepers and teachers. The village protects us, keeps us safe Molds us, shapes us, shows us the way. Helps us to make it through each and every day.