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First Born

First Born See the sweet little face, Know that you hold her fate in in your hands for years to come. Teach her well, for what she learns at your knee will stay in her soul for all time. Then she's grown with a mind of her own, and your only hope is she keeps what she's learned. All you can do is love her till the end of time. Treasured Baby Series Copyright 2008 Anne Rutherford

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/3/2018 6:12:00 PM

Children are so wonderful, Thanks for sharing Anne, have a great evening

James Horn

Date: 12/24/2017 4:56:00 PM

I am first born son out of six. Women all mothers are made of, Sent from above for us to love.

Paul Callus

Date: 8/11/2017 4:17:00 PM

Very charming lines undoubtedly coming from a mother's pen! The good learned by children from their mothers will never go to waste. ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/25/2017 7:25:00 PM

very sweet, Anne. I am a first born daughter and my own daughter is that as well (only had her and a son) It's great to be the first born!!

Jan Allison

Date: 12/16/2016 4:34:00 PM

What a gem of a poem Anne my son is the most precious child in the world he's flown the nest now and I am so proud to see him flying high:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert Johnson

Date: 12/8/2016 2:16:00 PM

The best that one can do is the best that one can do. To be a part and influence of another soul is truly a Godly gift. We all have the eyes of children on us. May we revere the responsibility bestowed upon us as we continue on our own journey's. :) How's that for reiterating your message. :) Hi Anne. Nice to read another from you.

Cona Adams

Date: 8/9/2016 1:17:00 PM

It's always the love that nourishes and "grows up" good-hearted individuals. Those of us who enjoyed our children have a second chance to "do it all over again" with our grandchildren. Enjoyed this, Anne.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/9/2016 10:07:00 AM

anne, how nice to read you again!... such a charming piece that truly uplifts... children are angels!... till soon!..huggs and thanks for coming by, dear friend!