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What joy it is To watch the children eating. To see them playing. To hear them laughing. What joy it is To know they are safe To teach them skills And wisdom. What joy it it To watch them bloom Into new adults What joy it is To watch them groom Pursue their passion And put their shoulder to the wheel These are the joys of being a parent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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