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Jeannine Gerkman, Author of Children's books, Poet, reviews delightful picture books

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Month: December 2021

Poems

Happiness

December 23, 2021March 18, 2022 jeanninegerkman

(inspired by DeBussy’s Clair)

South of France

Windswept coastline

Tiny village

Lovers rushing

On cobblestone streets

Hurrying to meet

Sore feet, tired ankles

Sandals catching on pavement

Arms akimbo, breathless

Sweet embrace

Love enfolded

Heartbeats steadied

Sunlight ripples off the sea

Winking happiness

As they sigh

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