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  1. 21. A Young Woman

    • By Leticia
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2009 with permission of the Author.

    There comes a time in a young girl's life,
    When she begins to start growing up.
    It's a time when you need to let her go
    And trust that she'll take the right path.

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  3. 22. Who Are We?

    • By Jodi L. Daly
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2018 with permission of the Author.

    My mother was adopted.
    All the records tightly sealed.
    Now all she has are questions,
    Like wounds that never healed.

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    For some of us, meeting our parents saved our lives. I'm sorry things got hard. It is definitely hard to look at yourself and wonder where your nose, eyes, etc. came from. It's difficult to...

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  5. 23. A Day In June

    • By Rob Hermsmeier
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Alone in my new garden where the swing set used to be,
    I sat and tilled the fertile ground, preparing it for seed.
    The patchy grass that used to grow between young feet at play,
    Alas, to my new pastime in the dirt had given way.

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    This is sooo heartfelt. It takes me back to my days of raising my children. It's a good thing we have the memories, as that's the only way we can capture all the good days we had with our...

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  6. 24. What Happened To The Happy Days?

    • By Angie M Flores
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2008 with permission of the Author.

    What happened to the good old days?
    Back when my life was full of joy and happiness?
    Back when my world was a beautiful place to live?
    Back when people loved one another and everyone smiled?

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    The Good old days were the Best of all which it is just too bad that they're all gone today.

  7. 25. My Teenager Daughter

    • By Vinny Vintila
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 10, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    My bond grows stronger each passing year,
    My love will never disappear.
    From the moment you were born,
    My heart is filled with joy, and you I adore.

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  8. 26. My Little Shadow

    • By Dianne R. Newsom
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.

    My little shadow, my little shadow, my little shadow and me
    My little shadow was always one step behind, you see
    My little shadow with her long blonde flowing hair
    No matter how many times I looked, my little shadow was there

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    How True, Enjoy that little shadow that is sure to leave you one day!!!!
    If your lucky like me they will have a shadow you can enjoy!!!

  9. 27. The Box

    • By Rick Hunter
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2021 with permission of the Author.

    As I look back to when I was but a boy,
    I'd have to say a cardboard box was my favorite toy.

    There were no action figures in this day,

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  10. 28. A Mother's Question

    • By Christine Werner
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2015 with permission of the Author.

    How do I close the door to this space?
    With my eyes filled with tears, my arms haven't the strength.

    How do I close the door to this space?

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  11. 29. My Little Man

    • By Brittany
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2014 with permission of the Author.

    My little boy is growing
    Getting bigger every day
    I fear it won't be long enough
    Before I have to say

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  12. 30. Ebony Curls

    • By Samantha T. Ulloa
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2006 with permission of the Author.

    I watch as she flaps her arms,
    Pretends to fly.
    With her optimistic charms,
    Always asking why.

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