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Images Of Papa

In the early morning, Papa
hurried to get ready
to go to work.
He wanted to be clean-shaven,
but would not use a razor blade.
No—he covered his face
with a foul-smelling paste
and cleaned it with a bone
That left him smelling good
all day.
I can still smell the aroma
now as I think of him.

by Frances

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