There are special things we cherish

Hold fondly, and hold dear

We wouldn’t think of keeping them

Anywhere but near

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They hold the memories so sweet

Of moments on the way

Along the journey we have walked

Toward where we are today

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These special things we cherish

Though tarnished, they may be

We hold them ever close to us

We treat them carefully

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We polish them and place them safely

Somewhere they won’t fall

We show them to all visitors

Who on us, sometimes call

But often we don’t treat our loved ones

With the same great care

When worry lines, perhaps appear

Or salt and pepper hair

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Or maybe they are chipped and cracked

Or tarnished in some way

And we can’t stand to look at them

Or have them in our way

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If we would only cherish people

Like those things we do

And handle them with care, you see

Speak fondly of them, too

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What a kinder world I think

That maybe this would be

I do not know what you will do

But I can start with me