Old Soul - For My Gracie

I think you have
An old soul inside
That reveals itself
Only to me
You embrace me
Knowing that 
I need you to
Girl of my womb
Your hair soft
Under my nose
And you squeeze 
Me so tight
As if you've known
Me longer than
Your six years
Your old soul
Warming mine
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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