You are loved —<\/p>\n
When told to a child<\/p>\n
and shown in everyday actions,<\/p>\n
strengthens that child as intensely<\/p>\n
as well-balanced food, safe shelter, and exercise.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
You are loved \u2013<\/p>\n
When reported by a friend,<\/p>\n
who watches the ordinary, helping gestures<\/p>\n
and sees the eyes look across the room,<\/p>\n
convinces one of the great fortune.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
You are loved \u2013<\/p>\n
When we sense in nature\u2019s gifts —<\/p>\n
sunflowers, and sweet chirping are bird thank-you\u2019s;<\/p>\n
when little miracles get us home safely,<\/p>\n
through the pretty, but slippery Winter storms.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
I am loved!\u00a0\u00a0 You are loved, too.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
By Nancy Ann Smith<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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