Song For Hadida

Song For Hadida
Photo after photo of the camps of Darfur
Faces full of sorrow, reflecting our shame
Hadida, Hadida, why did I learn your name?

Hadida, Hadida, what can I do?
Hadida, Hadida, what evils haunt you?

Dust and wind and relentless sun
little clean water, faces full of pain
Eyes of Hadida, why are you watching me again?

Hadida, Hadida, what do you want me to do?
Hadida, Hadida, did you escape the rape?

Here's a frail eight month old to weak to sit
lying listlessly in his mother's thin arms
Hadida, Hadida, how can I keep you from harm?

Hadida, Hadida, what do you want me to do?
Hadida, Hadida, are you safe from the guns?

I've wept for your life and for my soul
I've sent money and written your song
Hadida, Hadida, why does it still feel wrong?

Hadida, Hadida, what more can I do?
Hadida, Hadida, are you still alive?

Hadida, Hadida, what more can I do?
Hadida, Hadida, what more can I do?
Hadida, Hadida, should I come for you?
Hadida, Hadida, should I come for you?

28 August 2004