HANDLE WITH CARE (4:09)

CHORUS
Where there is hatred, I'll bring love;
we can settle things by talking, you'll see.
Where there is sadness, I'll bring joy;
I'll help you to smile again.
Where there's been harm done, I'll ease the pain,
and help the forgiving begin.

1.
My vision is all people living in peace,
though I can't change the world in a day,
I'll start with myself and the people I know,
and from there the caring will grow.
To help stop the hating and hurting and fear,
here is what I'm going to do ...

CHORUS
Where there is hatred, I'll bring love;
we can settle things by talking, you'll see.
Where there is sadness, I'll bring joy;
I'll help you to smile again.
Where there's been harm done, I'll ease the pain,
and help the forgiving begin.

2.
Instead of waiting for you to dry my tears,
I'll dry yours, and comfort you.
Instead of waiting for you to understand me,
I'll do my best to understand you.
Instead of waiting for you to love me,
I'll show my love for you.

CHORUS
Where there is hatred, I'll bring love;
we can settle things by talking, you'll see.
Where there is sadness, I'll bring joy;
I'll help you to smile again.
Where there's been harm done, I'll ease the pain,
and help the forgiving begin.

3.
I rejoice when you feel glad,
I’m concerned when you feel sad.
I'll do my best to care for you,
and welcome your caring for me; for treating
others with care and respect for their rights
is the only way we'll live in peace.

CHORUS
Where there is hatred, I'll bring love;
we can settle things by talking, you'll see.
Where there is sadness, I'll bring joy;
I'll help you to smile again.
Where there's been harm done, I'll ease the pain,
and help the forgiving begin...
and help the forgiving begin...


Think and Share Invitations
* Think about the following lines from the song: "Where there is hatred, I'll bring love... Where there is sadness,
I'll bring joy... Where there's been harm done, I'll ease the pain..."
* Now, think and share about how you have done any of these things in your own life, and how you felt about
doing them.
* Also, in what ways have you seen other people addressing those needs of others?
* What are ways we can overcome hatred and bring love?



* For Bonus Resources for Promoting Empathy and Compassion
https://lkwbetterworld.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/5-17-21-empathy-compassion-bonus-ress.pdf

* For Songs connected with 5 Reproducible stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories for a Better World
https://lkwbetterworld.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/5-17-21-csbw-5-sample-stories-w.-songs-bonus-resources-and-list-of-other-stories.pdf



Dedicated to the memory of Valentine Marie Williams
Words and Music © 1996 by Linda K. Williams
Lead Singer Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com CaringandCapableKids.com https://caringandcapablekids.com/

This song is part of a no-cost set of songs and resources, CARING AND CAPABLE KIDS -- 52 Songs written and recorded by Linda K. Williams and Friends, available at https://caringandcapablekids.com/caring-and-capable-kids/
* Offered at no cost for use in Classrooms, Distance Learning, Music Programs, After-School Programs, and Homes
for Social Emotional Learning, Music Therapy, and Developing Resilience, Empathy, and a Trauma - Informed / Responsive Lens
* Bonus Resources available via hyperlinks "Think and Share Invitations" for each song are offered as springboards for Restorative / Community Building Circles Writing / Journaling Pair and Share, and more.
* PLEASE ALSO CONSIDER engaging in Visual and Performing Arts inspired by the Lyrics ~ draw ~ paint ~ dance ~ mindful movement ~ hand motions ~ write additional lyrics, skits ~ and more


YouTube link for this song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUmm_L-e3fE&list=OLAK5uy_m_p-QmR0_-1yXmWXjsan2GiLAqKcLNku0&index=1

YouTube link for album
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m_p-QmR0_-1yXmWXjsan2GiLAqKcLNku0