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Premium Member A Body of Work
Her smile reveals the dimples in her chin
 As she sees a monarch flutter by
 To passing clouds she waves her arms
 Enchanted by the summer's charms

 To a treetop melody she moves her feet
 As  bird songs  sweetly repeat
  She bends...

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Categories: body of work, nature, peace, summer,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member A Body of Work
"Be very still", the voice said 
"I'll get the nails from between your toes". 
"He still breathes", another voice.
 A gentle move, 
a hand laid at my back, 
another at my neck. 

"We are your friends, not foes", 
He adds, hearing my whimpering. 
I cringe...

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Categories: body of work, abuse, child abuse, pain,
Form: Free verse

Book: Reflection on the Important Things