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My Parents kept a garden,
A garden of the heart,
They planted all the good things
That gave my life it’s start.
They turned me to the sunshine
And encouraged me to dream
Fostering and nurturing
The seeds of self-esteem…
And when the winds and rain came,
They protected me enough
But not too much because they knew
I’d need to stand up strong and tough.
Their constant good example
Always taught me right from wrong
Markers for my pathway
That will last a lifetime long.
I am my Parent’s garden.
I am their legacy…
And I hope today they feel the love
Reflected back from me…
