I Have Never

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I have never seen a sunrise as bright
as your smile when the next whimsical
idea, book, place, or person excites
your electric mind intellectual

I have never heard a stream as soothing
as your voice when you sing our kids to sleep
with a "hush little baby" as they cling
like rockabye babies in cradle tree

I have never felt a satin as soft
as your tummy when you were with child
during a nap the blankets you'd kick off
I'd hold you, my face with your hair wild

please do forgive me if I reminisce
I can't help but feel about what I miss

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