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this second, right here

by Anastasia Shows

This second,
right here.
i had a distinct vision
of him or her
10 fingers
10 toes.
skinned knees,
temper tantrums,
are they getting enough to eat?
the door bell rings
(before you know it)
you already dislike the one they
call their
"first love".

This second right here...
is how i knew that
YOU
were the one for me.

05/02/2010

Posted on 05/02/2010
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Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Brian Roberts on 05/03/10 at 05:08 PM

I especially thought clever the immediate reference to a skinned knee, as if direct from womb pangs and delivery, the cold burning of asphalt-baked skin...

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