Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson

Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson

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Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson
Finding Cooper's Voice by Kate Swenson
My Son, I Wonder.

My Son, I Wonder.

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Kate Swenson
Mar 26, 2025
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My Son, I Wonder.
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My son,

I wonder if you will always reach for my hand when we are walking.

I wonder if you will always be precious and innocent.

I wonder if you will always gasp at birds and at squirrels.

I wonder if you will always point to airplanes. And wave to strangers. And bark when puppies walk by.

I wonder if you will always run up to a mud puddle with such joy and …

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