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I forgot to freeze time
like I said I would
now tomorrow is here.
I'm not ready
to leave yesterday behind.
I thought it would last
a little longer than it did.
When did your little hands
grow bigger than mine?
Wasn't it just yesterday
I cradled
you in my arms
while you slumbered?
I used to hold
your tiny hand
now mine seems small
when covered by yours.
Your hands
are big and strong
like I dreamed
they would be.
I don't remember
waking up.
Wasn't it only yesterday
you looked up at me?
Now here I stand
looking up at you.
I forgot to freeze time
like I said I would
now tomorrow is here.
I'm not ready
to leave yesterday behind.
I thought it would last
a little longer than it did.
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I forgot to freeze time
like I said I would
now tomorrow is here.
I'm not ready
to leave yesterday behind.
I thought it would
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