April 21, 2004

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  A Child’s Garden

  
  

  I planted myself a garden,
  A garden of the heart,
  I planted all the good things,
  That gave my children a head-start.

  
  

  I turned them to the sunshine,
  And encouraged them to dream,
  Fostering and nurturing
  The seeds of self-esteem…

  
  

  And when the winds and rain came,
  I protected them enough–
  But not too much because I knew,
  They’d need to stand up strong and tough.

  
  

  I tried to set a good example,
  Always taught them right from wrong–
  Markers for their journey,
  That will last a lifetime long.

  
  

  I am from my Mother’s garden,
  I am her legacy-
  And I hope that someday too…
  My children will reflect the same of me.

  
  

   

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