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        Now and then l remember her
 
     Her soft steps and lap to care
 
       Now and then l remember him
   
     His strong and firm voice to share
 
       Now and then l remember them
   
     Their slow steady walk and talk
 
       Now and then l remember our
   
     Us singing and dancing together
 
       Now and then l remember them
   
     Loving and caring our family.
 
       Now and then l remember
   
     What a gift of harmlessness