Three Shawls For My Babies

Once
My adoring eyes worked alongside my nimble fingers
To gently swaddle your tiny frame in a
Soft White shawl


Now
The same two eyes and hands check you wear you're seat belt
Before you drive off

And wave
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Johnson Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 6:28 PM
the worry never ceases here, loving thoughts 4 one so dear..
Deeks Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 6:45 PM
omg I want to rhyme, just cant off the cuff, past bedtime ... tyvm karen :)
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