Laughter Of A Child
I heard the laughter of a child;
the instant I heard it, I smiled.
At first, that laugh delighted me;
for it triggered a memory.
The instant I heard it, I smiled
it seemed so cheerful, like my boy
playing with his favorite toy.
At first, that laugh delighted me,
sounding like music to my ears;
and brought a smile, that turned to tears.
For it triggered a memory;
my son died a long time ago;
and it took me years to let go.
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