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An Empty Blanket

I picked up the crocheted blanket to get ready for the next picture. As I brought it close to my shoulder, I smelt my babies. Sweet, soft baby powder flourished into my senses, I took a deep breath and posed, reminiscing on the time before when I had held my twins in this very blanket. A time before I had to hold an empty blanket.

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