Get-A-Way Girl

Just a toddler
she escaped from her father’s grasp
and moved tentatively, but not so cautiously
down the main aisle of the church.
 
The priest in his sermon
her mother hoped she would not be mortified
by some disruptive tantrum or outburst
awaking the congregation from its slumber.
 
Quite a little actress for her age
she giggled her way further,
flashed a sheepish, flirtatious grin
at every [...]

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