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But there is always one, That is special to me, who made a difference in my life. I look up to you, respect you and I truly trust in you. Soul mates are hard to find, And worth their weight in gold.

Choose four lines from the poem. Practise saying them out loud along with the actions. Now try without looking at the text. Can you perform your four lines for a friend or family member?

Award-winning poet, wildland firefighter, and co-founder of Left Margin Lit, Rachel Richardson has a new book, “Smother.” ...