Herman Van Veen

A certain Tenderness

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I feel a certain tenderness
for every fool and every clown
whose pure intentions set him free
who won't give up or be held down

I feel a certain tenderness
for him who dares to speak his mind
whose every gesture's from the heart
who knows that faith should not be blind

I feel a certain tenderness
for those entangled in their dreams
and when confronted with the truth
they laugh it off, or so it seems

I feel a certain tenderness
for every woman, every man
who in complete defenselessness
will give their love to whom they can

I feel a certain tenderness
for every woman, every man
who in complete defenselessness
will give their love because they can