That fastened, unwavering stare,
Innocence fully absorbed
In the moment,
Seemingly stunned,
Frozen in captivation.
What answers (adult acceptable)
To tiny fingered questions?
Making it succinct and satisfying
So as on to the next thing
Little curious machine
With the squealing exclamations
The excited jerking here and there.
Exuberant wonder recharges
Older batteries around it,
The babe commands center stage.
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