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The baby in the cradle will resent you one day
for missing out on soccer practice
or teaching them to love the wrong way
or loving them too much, too closely, for too long.
They will curl their fist once they gain the strength to
and wander against your word
they will squander all your efforts
with apathy and spite
and you will hold them dearly still
whenever they come home.
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This really does portray the struggles of parenthood well, as well as how love remains at the core.
Full spectrum of parenting feels. Well done.
I love the turn. The little fist growing into a big one as they “wander against your word.” Strong image and good alliteration.
Fears all parents have, I think. Are we doing it right?
“and you will hold them dearly still” sums up the most important thing.