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Grandchildren playing

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Frivolous laughter whilst playing together in the park,

Their youthfulness and you, two ends of an ageing arc.

Their unbridled exuberance, to them all life is a lark.

Frivolous laughter whilst playing together in the park,

 

Time stands still as childhood memories embark,

The light of adolescence shines brightly through the dark

Frivolous laughter whilst playing together in the park,

Their youthfulness and you, two ends of an ageing arc.

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◄ William Winters 1791

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Russell Jacklin

Sat 12th Aug 2023 16:01

thank you both

Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sat 12th Aug 2023 14:02

The sound of children's laughter-priceless.

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Stephen Gospage

Sat 12th Aug 2023 08:22

A lovely, hopeful piece, JD.

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