I Watch Children Play

Their laughter bursts like sunlight.

By Darla M SeelyPublished about 9 hours ago • 1 min read

I watch children play.

Their laughter bursts like sunlight.

Joy leaps in their steps

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Darla M Seely

I am 58 years old. I love to write poems, crochet, take photos, and make scrapbooks. I write poems about Jesus, love, friendship, how to improve, forgiveness, my cat, holidays. I enjoy making afghans for friends, family, taking photos

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HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)about 6 hours ago
Lovely 😍 👌

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