9. Power Of Forgiveness

Helen
You give me a feeling  
Something that makes me feel strong

Ricky
Yes and I’ve felt that all along, too

Helen
Let’s go hear Shima sing her song

Shima
I was lost, I was lonely    
Didn’t have a clue, I didn’t understand
Why I felt so unworthy    
I was held down by an unseen hand

I forgave those who made me a slave to all the  
Darkness that closed up my heart

I forgive those who hurt me

Helen
But you can’t be weak, you got to stay strong

Shima
There’s a power in forgiveness

Helen
In the ways of the world, you couldn’t be more wrong

Why forgive those who force you to live in ways that

Shima, Helen
Darken the light of your heart?

Helen
Ricky, I hear a note, swelling up, ready to sing out

Ricky
You’ve never had the power (Helen: No!)
That you’re feeling right now (Helen: Mmm)
Do you hear a chorus (Helen: Yea!)
Of voices you’ve not had?

Helen
Just two notes, I’m coming on strong
And we’re feeling real grand!