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Your Gift To Me by Joyce Sousa

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steve
I'm a 43 year old man and my oldest Son just turned 18, All those things you said brought tears to my eyes, My Daughter is 16 and I miss them allready and they're not even gone yet. Wonderful Poem. Unconditional Love (IS) all it's cracked up to be.
Nuraz
this poem is so nice. i wish my parentz wld b more like u. :(
traci
Your strong emotional bond with your son brought tears to my eyes. more than once. as i read through your poem. I too have a son who's little sister is only 12 months behind. Our journey has only just begun. They are just 2 and 3 years old. Beautiful Poem.
Angel
My four-year-old son just took his first bus ride to his first day of school. I was so proud of him. I see that very same feeling in your poem. I look up to my son as well and he is only four. I cried reading this beautiful poem.
Jenni
Awesome-i have a daughter, but i hope that someday i will be able to day those things about her. Wonderful articulation and what a great birthday gift to your son! Better than any gift you could buy. Thanks!
Amy
Your Poem tells so much truth. Thank you.
Margi
totally awesome
Drue
I found this wonderful site and then read your touching poem. As a mother two boys (no daughters), it touched a chord in me. I know my sons are my gifts from God;your poem captured it all.
Natasha
The letter was so beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes. Very nice.
Ebb
Maybe later,I need more Kleenex right now.
shajan
subtle truth, infinite strength and nothing short of the most powerful word-"MOM"
Robin
This was exquisite! I also have a son named Christopher (who is a big brother to his 16 year old sister). My Christopher just turned 20. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Anon
make me miss my sons so much.
Diane
these words made my mind race through my own and my childs life.so true and touching.
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