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CALM

April 11, 2020

I enjoy being with
the calm
of the Chinese grandfather
on the muni bus
holding so tenderly
his Chinese grandson.
Holding the grandson
as if he were a rare
porcelain vase.
The calm -
the toddler doesn't scream
or have a runny nose.
He sits so still.

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