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A mother writes a poem to her son trying to convey to him the overwhelming love she feels for him. Only a mother could love him is a muchneeded salve for parents and kids who feel isolated, depressed, and confused. Telling someone why they are special has never been this easy and fun. A face only a mother could love chicken soup for the. She has lost a son but making excuses for him only exacerbates the conflict we are trying. What does the saying a face only a mother could love mean. As an allout attack on sentiment, the book set new standards. When facebook first began, it was a tool for students to connect with one another, typically within a limited age range of about 2030.
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