Thankful for My Family - A Haiku Holiday

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 Tender fall of leaf
Awakens the memory
Love of family

Always vibrant love
Mom giving and Dad teaching
Sisters accepting 

A sweet word kind smile
Thankful for the gifts given
Warming heart and soul

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