Slow Down

Slow down and remain
eight years old and all squirmy
footie pajamas and dolls

glitter on tables
tea parties and teddy bears
and you weren't always busy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rodrigues Avatar
May 27, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Wow, great write! Fave!
Bob Avatar
May 27, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Thank you for your kind words!
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