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A parent’s influence is immense, which is why children—even as grown-ups later in life—are often a reflection of what’s been taught to them over the years. Moms and dads typically try their best to instill what they believe is right, hoping that some things will stick or become a positive habit.

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All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. ("The Riddle Of Strider", a poem by Bilbo Baggins in honour of Aragorn, written when Aragorn first revealed his true identity to Bilbo).

Heather K Adams: In Diversity & Gender Equality Poetry gives voice to the inner lives of its writers and their experiences of the world. It also gives voice to our own, putting into words things we never knew we needed to say. These 15 must-read...