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Footloose and Footless

FOOTLOOSE AND FOOTLESS Children just don’t remember they’ve got feet And deliberately fall, giggling - it’s sweet Treading the leaves in gutter here: It don’t hurt to fall on your rear. Bursting handfuls of big yellow leaves - Oh, what a collection-pattern it weaves: Red, orange with spots of lavender - Love-given bouquet for indulgent mother. Look in the mirror but it’s not you; The real you is inside you : Nothing to do with rears or feet. Being three years old is so neat.

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Date: 10/25/2011 12:03:00 AM
this is so charming, Sydney. I am glad I decided to look at your recent poems. Love it. And that new footloose movie is at the theater now, but it won't hold a candle to the three year olds!
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Date: 10/21/2011 5:19:00 PM
Yes it IS! Whadda smiler!! Thanks, Syd, I love it~N
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Date: 10/21/2011 5:04:00 PM
Big smiles while reading this, Syd. Piles of leaves make a nice cushion and it sounds like many fall colors can be found in your area. Very cool poem, especially the last verse. Wouldn't it be nice to go back to those youthful years? Love, Carolyn
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