Poetry Sunday (1/22/2017): "Daylight Savings" by Jill Bialosky

For Poetry Sunday, I am recommending "Daylight Savings" by Jill Bialosky. I hope you enjoy it!

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2017 at 6:34 PM

    That is beautiful! Thank you! So real the pains and joys of your children growing up.

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