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A runny nose needs tissues. A hungry mouth needs food. A bottom needs a diaper change Whenever it has pooed. In winter, hands need mittens. In snow, feet need some boots. These aren't up for maybes; They are, rather, absolutes. A sleepy face needs naptime. A bored one needs a game Or book or song or puzzle For distraction is the aim. A bath requires bubbles. A bare floor needs a rug; But nanas (also grandpas) Don't need much besides a hug.

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Date: 1/27/2016 5:59:00 AM
How lovely and cute, Ilene. As a g'dad I get lots of those hugs from my one and only g'daughter! ~ Regards // paul
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/27/2016 6:27:00 PM
thanks, paul! yes, those hugs are very special. nothing like 'em!
Date: 1/25/2016 8:28:00 AM
Delightful four stanzas, Ilene. The 2nd is my favorite. Thank you again for stopping by.We got about 8 inches of snow. Unfortunately we still have February to worry about. / M
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Date: 1/27/2016 6:26:00 PM
thank you, maurice! yes, february and even march can sometimes get some sneaky snow in, too. i'm hoping it doesn't happen, though...
Date: 1/24/2016 10:56:00 PM
Very sweet ending.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/27/2016 6:25:00 PM
thanks, robert! i had that in mind from the beginning...
Date: 1/24/2016 8:10:00 PM
Charming! Hope you fared well in the storm. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 1/27/2016 6:25:00 PM
thanks, matthew! my neighborhood didn't look too bad by monday. i think they did a great job in the city of cleaning up. hope it's the same where you live...

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