Return

Eyes Sparkling wide
Daddy
Mom throws glitter in the air
Floating in elation

You're home
I love you
The world is shinning
You've been gone so long

I'm home now
Back from the war
The sparks there
were of death 

Here there is no death
Daddy
I love you 
Your return makes our smiles shine

Jacqueline Graham
Glow of Glitter
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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