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Sweet moments

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Melenie Borden
Sweet moments

I lay my aging body
next to her young one. 

Her face warm and soft
under my loving lips. 

Tangled curls give way
to my gentle caress. 

​​​​​A sweet breath strokes
my eager cheek. 

She twitches once 
and drifts off. 

I linger a moment, 
sharing her peace
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Blessed Bliss Child Contentment Sleep
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