Sunday, April 17, 2022

absent of malice

mischief
is alluring, as long as it's
absent
of malice.
but the prodding or tease,
the gentle
tug of
hair, the rap
upon one's knee is
endearing.
love
beginning,
like counting freckles
on your 
young face.
wondering when 
the first
kiss
will take place.

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