Verse 1

She picks the flowers
In the morning
Tucks just a few in her hair
The joy of her mother
And father
As she spins around
Unaware

Verse 2

She carries her song
In the evening
And the dreams
Of all little girls
She carries the bread
To the table
She carries the hope
Of the world

Chorus

Ave Maria
Ave Maria

Verse 3

Angels can carry
Glad tidings
Or burdens to bear
In the dark
Love can take both fear
And wondering
And hold them inside
The same heart

Verse 4

You carried hope
And a promise
You carried shame
And disgrace
Which was
The heavier burden
That drew lines in
A little girl's face

Chorus

Ave Maria
Gratia plena
Maria gratia plena
Maria gratia plena
Ave ave dominus
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus
Et benedictus fructus ventris
Ventris tui Jesus

Verse 4

Held by the love
You were holding
Is this what it means
To be blessed
To carry Your hope
Through the darkness
As it carries you into Your rest

Chorus

Ave Maria
Ave Maria