A Criança

The child is the portrait of innocence
It's the purity of men, it's the meaning of life
It's the symbol of peace, it's the vision of the future
It's the hope of the world, it's the most fertile land
It's the beginning of everything, the dearest flower
It's the perfect fruit, it's the bond of love
It's the most beautiful thing

The child is the eye of God, the apple of God's eye
From their mouth comes perfect praise
They are the kingdom of heaven
The child is the eye of God, the apple of God's eye
And cannot be hidden, they are what is seen
They just want to play and be happy

The child is the path to happiness
It's pure joy, it's the center of everything
It's the essence of truth, it's the mirror of life
It's the earth's perfume, it's the cure for the barren
It's the found link, it's the most flowery garden
It's the parents' prize, it's God's existence
It's the best of this world