The cold never bothers her.
That's what my daughter says.
Anytime we ask.
It bothers everything else.
That's what I always say.
I'm not everything else.
She'll say that in reply.
That's true I say.
You're like nothing else.
So, I don't need a coat.
That's how she replies.
No, but just in case.
My usual retort.
Just in case, papa.
She'll say.
Just in case, sweetheart.
I'll say.
Just in case.
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Adam Diehl
Just a husband and father writing things I'd like to read. When I can find the time, that is.
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