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Child

The child and I forever lie Carelessly by the edge of the pool Examining clouds in the distant sky As if to find some special clue. Reflections tease the mirror pool I see the calmness of a face Long silenced Long gone. The child turns to me And asks with eyes of hope: will men go to heaven when they die? And because I know for sure I quietly nod And the child smiles.

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