Sunday, September 12, 2010


They call for you
when they are hurt.
They seek you out
when they're afraid.
They choose what's good
because you've taught them.
They hug you for no reason.
But, Mother, how will you really know
that you do well?
More than anything,
it's when they find
something beautiful
and think of you first.

Something Beautiful
By Veronica Boulden
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