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Black Sheep

she was adorable and sweet
cute as a button two left feet
she was a ball of fun
never walked would run
anything but bleak
she had a dark streak
there on the double
loved to stir up trouble
happy to test our patience
flaunting a hint of genius



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~A CHILD'S WORLD~ 2020

AP: 2nd place 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 10:57 PM
I was tired after feeling her energy, so I get it!
Gauthier Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 11:24 PM
LOL thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Caren.
Michael Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Someone you can't help but love...Nice write...
Gauthier Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 2:38 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Arturo.
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