…a responsibility that forces us to grow
beyond the walls or boundaries we know
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…full of joyful moments that warm the heart,
as well as times that tear it apart
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…a role that requires great courage and wit,
and wise discernment when applying it
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…something that makes time shift its gears
to lengthen days and shorten years
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…a confusing assortment of intense feelings
that in a brief moment send us reeling
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…easy on some days and harder on others
which isn’t unusual when involving another
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…an upgrade in life that escapes mere words
that are often said but are rarely heard
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…a lesson in sacrifice right from the start
managing the strain is our work of art
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…exhausting in a way that can’t be described
yet these babies are our joy and pride
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…cup filling, smile bringing, hug giving love
each child is a precious gift sent from above
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…something to be cherished and thankful for
this priceless role is one I’ll forever adore
