Wonder

Doctors have come From distant cities Just to see me,

Stand over my bed Disbelieving what they're seeing.

They say I must be one of the wonders, God's own creation,

And as far as they see they can offer No explanation.

Newspapers ask Intimate questions, What confessions;

They reach into my head To steal the glory Of my story.

They say I must be one of the wonders, God's own creation,

And as far as they see they can offer No explanation.

I believe Fate smiled at destiny.

Laughed as she came to my cradle: "No, this child will be able"

Laughed as my body she lifted: "No, this child will be gifted.

With love, with patience And with faith, She'll make her way"

People see me, I'm a challenge To your balance.

I'm over your heads; How I confound you And astound you to know

I must be one of the wonders, God's own creation,

And as far as you see you can offer me no explanation.

I believe Fate smiled and destiny.

Laughed as she came to my cradle: "No, this child will be able"

Laughed as she came to my mother: "Know this child will not suffer."

Laughed as my body she lifted: "No this child will be gifted.

With love, with patience, And with faith, She'll make her way."

Natalie Merchant - Wonder