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The child within
sips chamomile on rowboats at tea time
in petticoats pulled up to her knees
while plucking petals in virgin bliss
cheeks kissed by the sun
and daisy-faced
as lily pads soar past lavender clouds
of innocent cotton candy
so sweet
and filled with hope
she smiles
sips chamomile on rowboats at tea time
in petticoats pulled up to her knees
while plucking petals in virgin bliss
cheeks kissed by the sun
and daisy-faced
as lily pads soar past lavender clouds
of innocent cotton candy
so sweet
and filled with hope
she smiles
Copyright © 2003 Patricia Petro • All rights reserved.
Painting: “Bygone Summers” by Josephine Wall, original artwork.