Roots of Elana

(mmm-mmm) From the snowy streets of Russia

to a bright Menorah’s glow,

You carry ancient stories

everywhere you go.

My sweet Elana, with a spirit fierce and free,

You mean the absolute

entire world to me.

With your black curly hair

catching the golden light,

And your beautiful dark skin

glowing in the night.

A Russian-Jewish queen, taking over my heart,

I’ve loved you, my dear friend,

right from the start.

You've got that timeless wisdom

shining in your eyes,

A laughter that can cut through

the grayest of skies.

Sharing traditions and making memories anew,

There's nobody in this world

exactly like you.

Through every single season,

no matter what we face,

You bring so much warmth,

so much beauty and grace.

Shalom and Privet, in every word you say,

I will celebrate you,

Elana,

every single day. (every single day)