Peter's Scribbles

Peter's Scribbles

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Peter's Scribbles
Peter's Scribbles
January Snow

January Snow

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Peter Smetanick
Jan 24, 2024
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January Snow
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focused photo of a snow flake
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January snow 
Puff and blow
I don’t remember feeling this cold
Not before you were in the fold

I miss those lips
My hands around your hips 
The touch of your hair
Your love has me in a snare

But there’s fear about what I lack
And fear that I can’t get back 
This old town has me down
But you always keep away the frown

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