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The Best Birthday Present of All...

I remember The bittersweet joy Of my fifth birthday I remember Blowing out the candles and wishing with all my might For my Dad to come home I remember Astonishment and shock With heart-stopping joy I remember Him racing down the hill In a bright red convertible I remember Him walking through the door Sailing bags in tow I remember Running to him Clinging to him and crying on his shirt I remember Him coming home...

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