a prophet is born
where did you come from little girl
and how long did you dwell in the darkness
before making a new appearance
your thoughts are not yet your own
they’re transitioning from a predecessor
you do not consciously know
how quickly you’ll learn to retool
building bridges & staircases to heaven
all in less than a lifetime
real change is of the essence
though you inhale & exhale effortlessly
knowing this time will be different
december two thousand twenty-one
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