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I want. I hope.

Author: Nicola Currie
Year: Hope

I want the day to end sometimes so I can get some rest. Yet, I hope these days with you both last forever.

I want you to share your toys and learn to play nicely. I hope you grow up to be the best of friends and look out for one another.

I want to go back to work and feel like I am earning a crust. I hope you both understand that, although I can't always be with you, this is all for you.

I want to provide you both with everything you need in life. I hope you use it well.

I want to bring you up as kind and happy people. I hope I'm doing the right things by you now to ensure that happiness.

I want you to grow up as free thinkers and be your own people, but I hope you still need me.

I want you to feel loved. I hope you always will.