Haiku: The temple bell

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Carpe Diem #732 "A bell at sunset"


Tiny hands outstretched
Perched high on her father's back
Hoping for loud chimes

I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. 

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