Not Letting Go

Small hands hold secure
Not wanting to let it go.
Fearful of losing
What I may never obtain,
You take it and I will cry.

Copyright © 2011 By Caryl S. Muzzey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Neels Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 10:47 AM
True character of a baby Caryl, enjoyed this. Wishing you all the best for Linda's contest and thank you for your kind comments :)
Brown Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 7:17 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Caryl. I wish you the best in Linda-Marie's contest. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 12:22 AM
Nice Tanka Caryl.Enjoyed.
Dietrich Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 10:59 PM
awww,that is so cute, just like a baby might be thinking.
Durbin Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 6:58 PM
Children are possessive of their things- "Mine, mine, mine," this little girl sings.
Mehta Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 6:21 PM
Nice read of the picture in the contest, Caryl
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