Happiness?...………..Yes, Happiness!

 


The gentle slap and resulting cry on those days our daughters entered our lives.  
 
The shouts of joy as they played in a park on sun drenched days.  
 
The oohs and aahs that escaped their lips when discovering the wonders  
Mother Nature holds for all.  
 
The applause we offer as we witness the accomplishments our  
children achieve.  
 
The laughter we have shared in moments with family and friends.  
 
The gentle slap and resulting cry on those days our daughters became mothers themselves.  
 
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The slow release of air from a relieved sigh and the inaudible smile of another mother  
who awakes to find her child has survived another night, though still in the grip of starvation.