A Pattern Person

parenting

Sheets of paper Like once adored petals Blanket the ground


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Plastic dino Pressed against a soft cheek Protecting dreams


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Soft mochi cheeks Pressed with silly kisses Gift sounds of joy


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A tiny appleseed thrown into the compost was meant to be grown into a tree One of us did not forget


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Naptime is a mountain of climbing stairs checking in finding friends reading stories, again getting into bed, and arranging things just so an interrupted song a sweet cuddle

And at the top, you forgot was there, one last drink of water

Until finally, rolling softly down the other side, a sweet whisper in your ear


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Milk is an important part of a balanced breakfast yes, I would like a glass to look at


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This sandwich is leaking peanut butter my life is ruined


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this cupcake is so tasty so messy crying, i eat it


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All of space a container Waiting to be filled With a falling object


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Tiny baby face Giant slice of pear Disappeared


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