The Sweet Return

Children once played here.
Screaming laughter in the yard.
When will they come back?
A mother can only yearn.
For the day of sweet return.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Smith Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 9:30 PM
This is really sweet... I like this a lot... Looking forward to reading more.. Take care..
Dietrich Avatar
September 15, 2011 at 11:19 PM
this is lovely, Amy!
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