Marred

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Jealous of your own son

your one and only one

replaced in my affections

your imagined deflections

sullied in my view

someone to love besides you

marred by your own insecurity

generous with your brutality

low my self-esteem

but for your son I still dream

escaped with a sliver of hope

each new day better I cope

I was sorry when I heard of your demise

but ever grateful for your son's cries

together were a family

masters of our destiny

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