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TESTAMENT (TO MY CHILD), by                    
First Line: I cannot will you much of wealth
Last Line: All good shall flow to you.
Subject(s): Children; Faith; Love; Parents; Childhood; Belief; Creed; Parenthood


I cannot will you much of wealth
Or luxury as dower—
But leave great, listening silences,
To teach you hidden power.

I cannot pledge you happiness,
Except through self-release—
Which contemplates all harmony
And brings you inward peace.

I cannot grant extensive tours
In lands across the sea—
But promise love of venturing
In thought-worlds, wide and free.

As codicil, I add this gift,
A life-long faith found true:
That if you live in tune with Life,
All good shall flow to you.





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