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warmth

April 21, 2015
By rachellian BRONZE, Camarillo, California
rachellian BRONZE, Camarillo, California
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laugh lines and wrinkles reside
with crow’s feet and sun spots beside

your skin serves as their home
and your heartbeat a metronome

faded scars and tainted eyes
crackled lips released of lies

now sitting on a rocking chair
contemplating your last breath of air

you feel the sun rays touch your cheeks
and the warmth of your grandson of two weeks


The author's comments:

I was insprired to write this piece after viewing a charcoal drawing of old, wrinkled hands holding baby feet. 


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