How do you raise a confident and sensitive child? Why would you cage an animal that wants to run wild? Why would you dam a river, let the water flow through… How do you? Now I'm holding your hand while we walk to the park I bring the light of the moon when your room goes dark And you're bending my mind into the shape of your heart How I love you Oh how I love you When you feel embarrassment, I do too When you smile with excitement, it's mine too If you're shy in your sorrow, it's my sorrow This is how I love you I do not live vicariously through you You're the most creative thing I do If your eye is on tomorrow, my eyes follow This is how I love you Oh how I love you This is how I love you