Mothers Are What Make the Boo-Boos Better

Music: Ma mere l'oye - 5: Le Jardin Feerique.
By Maurice Ravel.
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Mothers are what make the boo-boos better,
Overcoming crises with a kiss.
There is no greater burden or delight,
Having as one's role to make things right,
Even when one may find much amiss.
Remember that such loving lasts forever,
Singing through the silence of each night.

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