Little One

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It sits on the shoulder 

Watches from the mirror

Speaks in an impish whisper

Waits until its voice gets louder


It makes itself comfortable

Scratches at the dinner table

Demands with a hunger inimitable

Devours yet remains insatiable


It wrecks havoc finally

Destroys what it can mercilessly

Shatters the peace of tranquility


And weeps

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