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Tread lightly my boys, but be bold with it too, Life is contradictory and complex, so I here advise you..
On the balance to strive for, as you learn your own mind, Be resolute and brave, yet respectful and kind.
Take time to listen, be inquisitive and meek, There is much to gain in observing others speak.
Yet don’t hide in the shadows, see – this balance is tough, Surround yourself with good people, when the sea gets too rough.
Those great people will support you, so be wise with your choice, And respect them and love them, they will help
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you find your voice.
Look for the joy in every thing, and be aware of the grief that can swiftly sweep in, Be grateful but know it is fine to feel down, with little reason you’ll have days where you can’t shift your frown.
Know that people are complex and much goes on – can’t be seen, There’s always some far place, you haven’t yet been.
Respect nature and planet, so fragile and stunning, It deserves care and protection, it keeps humanity running.
The world can be swept by disease and disaster, reckless and random from indiscriminate
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masters, Try not to be fearful, look around for the good, Team up with that army to hold back the flood.
Never worry too much, it’s a wasteful emotion, Channel anxious concern towards constructive promotion.
Never assume – Things are rarely quite as they seem, Be considered but definitely follow your dream.
Always work hard, push for what you believe, Make time for things that you love, a much needed reprieve.
Go explore, laugh hard, be generous and kind, Seek to learn and trust your own heart and mind.
Tread lightly and boldly with a
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smile on your face, seeking to stride at a balanced pace, life it not simple but make simplicity the goal. Embracing both chaos and calm, is what will make you whole.
Whilst the world keeps on turning and experiences range, there is one absolute constant that will never change, My unerring love and support and devotion, as you wend your way through life’s tumultuous ocean.
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Rosie Willcock - 20 Apr 20
Tread lightly my boys, but be bold with it too, Life is contradictory and complex, so I here advise you..
On the balance to strive for, as you learn your own mind, Be resolute and brave, yet respectful and kind.
Take time to listen, be inquisitive and meek, There is much to gain in observing others speak.
Yet don’t hide in the shadows, see – this balance is tough, Surround yourself with good people, when the sea gets too rough.
Those great people will support you, so be wise with your choice, And respect them and love them, they will help you find your voice.
Look for the joy in every thing, and be aware of the grief that can swiftly sweep in, Be grateful but know it is fine to feel down, with little reason you’ll have days where you can’t shift your frown.
Know that people are complex and much goes on – can’t be seen, There’s always some far place, you haven’t yet been.
Respect nature and planet, so fragile and stunning, It deserves care and protection, it keeps humanity running.
The world can be swept by disease and disaster, reckless and random from indiscriminate masters, Try not to be fearful, look around for the good, Team up with that army to hold back the flood.
Never worry too much, it’s a wasteful emotion, Channel anxious concern towards constructive promotion.
Never assume – Things are rarely quite as they seem, Be considered but definitely follow your dream.
Always work hard, push for what you believe, Make time for things that you love, a much needed reprieve.
Go explore, laugh hard, be generous and kind, Seek to learn and trust your own heart and mind.
Tread lightly and boldly with a smile on your face, seeking to stride at a balanced pace, life it not simple but make simplicity the goal. Embracing both chaos and calm, is what will make you whole.
Whilst the world keeps on turning and experiences range, there is one absolute constant that will never change, My unerring love and support and devotion, as you wend your way through life’s tumultuous ocean.
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Mummy of 3 boys - Henry (7), Freddie (5) and Paddy (3). Rosie lives in Oxfordshire and juggles a career in gardening with writing and mumming:
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