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If you were not my daughter
I would envy your mom
because if chose a daughter
it surely would be you.
If you were not my sons
how empty my heart would be
when upon you I see
the sons I would want for me.
If you were not my children
pride would not be my lot.
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It is very evident that you cherish your children (I am taking it from your poem that you have children?). This is another one that gets me emotionally.
