A Poem to My Almost One-Year-Old, My Valentine
Roses are red;
Violets are blue;
Almost a year ago,
you made your debut.
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It was over a week
after the date you were due.
Dark lashes, blue eyes,
and skin so brand-new.
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We thought we had prepared,
but alas had...
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Your Guide To Charleston
Weekend Events for Kids
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