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A Mother

A mother takes interest in her child,
guides his steps with care;

encourages his every success,
supports with praise,

looks forward to the time he's a man;
glad when he becomes

someone who loves best what he does
and, in that, is lucky.

FamilySuzi PeelSeptember 10, 2016
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