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I squeezed her chunky thighs.

I breathed in her lavender scent.

I snuggled into her neck.

I brushed against her soft hair.

I played peek-a-boo with her blankie.

I returned her to her grandma.

I smiled to mask my pain.

I blinked back the tears.

I turned and walked away.

I prayed.

I remembered two years ago

your feel, your smell, your laugh.

I pledged to never forget.

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