Hammock Nights

It was a warm June night

Swaying between two trees

You laid your head on my chest

The leaves whispered its sweet breeze

The lantern was set to low

While we read about that giant peach

Fireflies giving us a show

The AC shut off with a screech

You lifted your tiny head

Do you remember what you asked me?

Why do we never see mommy anymore?

Instead of telling you about the horror of drugs

I told you about the peace in death.

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