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the father of my children be,
The ruler of the whole of me,
The lord of all my eyes can see,
My lover for eternity.
Be protector of my welfare be;
Defender from all jeopardy;
My nurse and doctor, faithfully;
The guardian of my property.
Be my friend and mentor be,
First reader of my poetry,
Quick offerer of sympathy,
The sharer of my diary.
Be my entertainer be,
Enchanter through your company,
The banisher of my ennui,
And bringer of delight and glee.
Be my chef and baker be;
My sommelier with chilled Chablis;
My source of jelly, toast, and tea,
Of crusty bread and roasted Brie.
Be my life’s companion be,
First among my coterie,
My escort both on land and sea,
And keeper, whose love sets me free.
Be the father of my children be,
The ruler of the whole of me,
The lord of all my eyes can see,
My lover for eternity.
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