to my mother.

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i'm sorry
i look so much like
the hateful woman
who gave you her jewelry and silver
instead of her love.

i'm sorry
she taught you judgement
instead of empathy.

i'm sorry
i cannot heal you
in the places where you are hurt;
i'm sorry you are sore
and you can no longer bear it.

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