Older Sibling Guilt

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When the hit stained my cheek, I stood rooted in place.

When the poisonous words branded my heart, I stood rooted in place.

When the neglect burrowed deep into my spirit, I stood rooted in place.

When the war was against me, I stood rooted in place.

When I left, I kept the door open a crack.

A pre-emptive measure for when I return. I knew I would return.

Return to the stained cheeks.

Return to the poisonous words.

Return to the neglect.

Return to the war.

Return to the family that never made me feel loved.

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