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Two Happys
by Larry Pontius → (All Poetry by Larry Pontius)
  
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And, at last, I asked a child,
What is Christmas?

He simply hugged himself and smiled.
It’s the only day with two happys,
he said.

Happy I got when I get up.
Happy I gave when I go to bed.


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 Reviews of "Two Happys"
Reviewed on August 27, 2003
(((larry)))

you capture the child perfectly in this excellent little gem! :)

(((HUGS))) and love,

karla. :) *still smiling*

Reviewed by James David Compton (Reader)
Reviewed on August 27, 2003
Kids seem to be able to wrap life up in tight little packages.
Liked this one.
-James


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