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Same root
May 27, 2019
Weeds Flowers
I've been neglected by them I've been picked from the bunch
We come from the same root
trying to grow tall so they'll notice Already so perfect
May we switch places
constantly thrive to be better nonstop criticism, having to keep a perfect face
never enough I want them to stop
I'm drowning
© Matt S., Southaven, MS
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The weeds represent the imperfect, neglected sisters while the flowers represent the perfect sisters. The sister who gets all the attention usually wants to trade places with the sister who's neglected. The sister who doesn't get the attention strives to be the "flower". This is something I personally deal with so I wrote about it in hopes to be relatable.