First Haircuts

the barber's scissors:
                my breath lost as the last of 
his baby curls fell
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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K. Avatar
May 22, 2010 at 9:35 AM
This is really sweet, Tara! Congrats on your win :)
Guzzi Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 4:34 PM
awwwwwww had to happen sometime? I guess? fret...did he cry? Light & love
Brown Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 6:32 AM
Congratulations on your win in A Rambling Poet's contest "Breathtaking Love" Tara. Love, Carol
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May 16, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Congrats Tara on your HM in the B.L. contest with this sweet Haiku .. having four sons have experience your lines each time.. great write .. great honor ..enjoy..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Semeniuk Avatar
May 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM
really sweet and a heartfelt image!
Mehta Avatar
May 16, 2010 at 3:34 AM
A nice observation with a deep thought
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May 16, 2010 at 2:44 AM
AH! I am with you there. to see the baby turn into a little boy, mixed feelings...well done Tara...cheers Margaret
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