There's no place for you

There's no place for you

by Joel Howard

In my past, I heard a word

Today it sounds absurd

But trust me that this word hit my brain

It told me all about how I don't belong

It sang over me a hurtful song; 

Have you heard it? It goes: 

"There's no place for you, little child, 

In this big, big world, little children have no place

Surrender your gifts to me today!

Because, little child, you have no place!" 

It reminds me of the disciples 

Who shunned the children who came to Jesus: 

"Shoo! Get away! He has no time for you! 

Teacher, tell these little ones to go away!" 

To them, little ones were counterproductive and laughable

That same spirit lingers today 

Whenever the demons come to you and say, 

With a panicked smile upon their face, 

"There's no place for you!"