a body of work
she speaks to me
in a language
only I understand
it’s been like this
since before I was born
she ignores me
when I’m angry
and comforts me
when I’m somber
abandons me
when I’m selfish
and believes in me
when I’m sincere
even though I’ve
treated her unfairly
on many occasion
she’s always given me
the benefit of the doubt
having loved me the length
of so many lifetimes
may two thousand nineteen
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That’s so beautiful and selfless…
thank you so much, Mona!
Swoon. I love this so much. The second stanza is especially wise.
thank you