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On the swings, on that broken branch,

on the road, on the roof,

on their minds, on their heads

just over and over being childish

flapping arms like a chicken or open wide like an airplane

skipping steps, jumping in the puddles

with a little sand behind my ears

dramatic mornings and whining nights

dashing, teasing, slipping, giggling, falling

and tripping on thin air.

I cant help it as I dont know when Ill be this young again

Im still a little girl, except

with hair too short to braid.

-She gushed, as he failed to hide his grin and the adoration, pride and amusement in his eyes.

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