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The Push and Pull of Life

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Brother, tell me you hear me
Let me know you are with me in your thoughts
Guide me through these tough days
Reassure me of right decisions.

Sister, you are never far away
You have taught me well of right and wrong
Hold me close to you tonight
And let me feel your sweet love

Mother, I know you are near
I know you will bolster me up
Never be afraid, you would say
Stand up and speak what you know is right

Father, I know you love me
I know you keep me close to your heart
You send your guidance from above
And fill my heart with your sweet love

Life can be a struggle
Life can be a push and pull
Life can be filled with hardships
But love is what will see us through

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Published by lenleatherwood

I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years.

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  1. Nancilynn's avatar Nancilynn says:
    May 30, 2012 at 4:27 am

    and Friends lift me up in your thoughts
    as I do you
    in mine….

    Lovely! I hope everyone does as you wish!
    Nancilynn

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    1. lenleatherwood's avatar lenleatherwood says:
      May 30, 2012 at 8:20 am

      Thank you, Nancilynn.

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  2. Let's CUT the Crap!'s avatar Let's CUT the Crap! says:
    June 3, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    Heartwrenching to be sure, but the last stanza makes it FLY.

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