I Appreciate

I appreciate, my daughter

the playful being you are.

I appreciate the way

you help those around you.

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Just an intimate moment, that I stole from you today.

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I appreciate, my son

the way you are keeping contact.

I appreciate, the willingness

to do what is right.

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Just an intimate thought I gave to you.

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I appreciate, my family

the way you have shown care.

Just when I needed help,

I appreciate that you have been here.

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Just an unexpected intimate act.

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I appreciate, my friends

as we held up one who lost her dad today.

I appreciate the love we share,

for time has proven our loyalty.

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Just a intimate exchange of shared lives.

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I appreciate, returning love

as our younger selves learn who we become.

Truth will set you free,

you gave me clarity and freedom.

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Just an intimate moment together talking and forgiving.

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I appreciate, me

for I am amazing for all I have been through.

I appreciate that the creator

wakes me up so I can see more of the wonderful world.

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Just an intimate moment with myself.