Elijah, starting the first grade   Hit some trouble right away   Really, trouble hit him first   A bully's elbow, nasty words      Elijah told his parents he was scared   They told him not to be afraid   "Elijah, stand up for yourself   Tell that bully that you've had enough."      Next day first grade much the same   Elijah came home cross again   It didn't work, the same effect   Elijah wondered what was next      This is where Elijah's mom stepped in   She said, "I have a thought" to him   Suppose we ask his family here   It's up to you Elijah dear      Elijah took that thought to bed   Wednesday gave the go-ahead   The weekend came, and so did they   Away from school, the two boys played      Eddie's mom expressed regret   She felt her son didn't mean the threats   But no one ever looked beyond   A bully and his anger 'til now      Elijah's grooving on first grade   Because of the new pal he made   And Eddie's even having fun   And much more kind to everyone      All because a little man   Embraced his fear and made a friend   With arms of love, not retribution   So begins a revolution