Several years ago Erica Viegas, from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, went to Mumbai to volunteer with One! International. Erica's family have connections to Mumbai and to India, but she wanted to see "the other side" of India.
As most volunteers do, Erica fell in love with the children.
In addition to other professional activities, Erica has been pursuing a career as a musician. When she returned to Canada she put pen to paper and composed a song to describe her thoughts and feelings about her volunteer experience.
Below - with Erica's permission - please find the words to the song, and the link to Erica's web page where you can listen to the song.
THANK YOU
Children everywhere are beautifulWith or Without shoes on their feetPeople everywhere are trying to live life the best they canWhether or not there's food to eat.And what is it that exempts me from reality surrounding this lifeWhat is it that protects me from the world outside?
I am one of those, a lucky person I supposeWho had a chance and had a life...the gift of being freeBut I'm the privileged one of dozens more where I come fromWho live in tattered situationsDon't know each day what they'll be facingAnd I want to Thank You wherever you are.
People everywhere are searchingJust trying to find some lightAnd there are souls everywhere wonderingJust how to make things rightAnd what is it that exempts me from reality surrounding this lifeWhat is it that protects me from the world outside?
I am one of those, a lucky person I supposeWho had a chance and had a life...the gift of being freeBut, I'm the privileged one of dozens more where I come fromWho live in tattered situationsDon't know each day what they'll be facingAnd I want to Thank You wherever you are.
I would like to wish all of you a very Joyous Diwali and a very healthy and prosperous New Year.
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