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Annelise Roberts's avatar

I was just talking with a friend about parenting and sent her this poem. It captures this push-pull of wanting so much for them, but knowing we're failing and can't you see it's because I love you? that's so inherent in parenting. Well done!

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Krista Drechsel's avatar

Thanks so much, Annelise. It totally is a push-pull thing—I love how you said that. <3

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Kimberly Knowle - Zeller's avatar

Loved this pull back in the process and poem.

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Megan Hogg's avatar

So beautiful ❤️

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Alyssa Silvester's avatar

Loved learning more behind this one.

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Reb Smyth's avatar

Krista, every time I read one of your poems I always want to sit down and talk to you about it and this fulfilled my desire beautifully!!! 🥰 Your behind the scenes is just as good as your main stage ✨

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Krista Drechsel's avatar

Reb, what a kind compliment. Thank you, friend! I am *always* down for a behind-the-poem chat :)

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Kym VdP's avatar

Oh I remember this poem and feel this deeply. I have very high expectations of the people around me too. But I just want them all to know that I love them more than I can say. Enjoyed reading the story behind the poem! 💛

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Krista Drechsel's avatar

Exactly, Kym! You get it! Thanks for reading.

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