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SO THERE I WAS
So there I was
Prepared by a lifetime
Having lived through
The states of mind
That preoccupy youth and far beyond
Having seen the logical exposition
How these mental states lead to others
Often unforeseen
The heat of pursuit
The arc of aloneness
The ascension of romance
And the closing of the deal
The illusions, the physical elements
Changing circumstance
And anxious moments
The whirlwind of emotions
That come with children
The growth, the anticipation
Always another challenge
Another game, another test
And all the tender mercies of God
Are seen in the child’s eyes
When the giver is you
And you have given what was needed
Encompassing the whole of the child
Through a long life
The confidence and kindness
To be a benefit to others
And you lie down peacefully
At long last
Having seen the fruit develop
Knowing what a plan was
What dreams and hopes were
And how to make a fitting end
Where all these wonders are recognized
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