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Shutting Out the Rest

She circles the table
Going round and round
As fast as she is able—
Full of song and sound.
After a spell, she leaps for my lap,
And I stoop to pick her up.
I hold her fast against my breast
Her face—hot on my chest.
I squeeze the moment tight,
Shutting out the rest.

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 Perspective, Poetry No Comments