At 6 going on 7
His cheeks shine
Soft and pinchable.
Squishy little fellow-
I want to curl him into my lap and hold him there
Stroke his hair his forehead those cheeks
I dare not let go.
When i do
He will spring back
Not to his little michevious self
But into a moody 16-year old going on 17
Lanky, stubble starting on his now smooth cheeks and chin
And I will wonder -
where did all that time go
stretching him out from 6 to 16
Like kids' slime or playdough
and where had I been then?
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