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What you mean to me
I am from me thinking about you.
I am from one house that broke into two, unbroken memories too distant to remember.
I am from four families and shared time, tiny papers fitting more into my overflowing schedule.
I am from always running from one place to the next, burning holes into the soles of my shoes.
I am from never sitting down, standing and pushing my way through a painful day.
I am from trying to be in two places at once, speeding along until a better method finally arrives.
I am from one eight hour shift to the next, doing everything I can to help you.
I am from dirty scrubs and worn out eyes, working until the day is done and you are sleeping.
I am from always choosing someone else over me, my needs a pebble next to your stone.
I am from pleasing others, choosing to never put myself first and always put you.
I am from stretching myself to my breaking point, cracks filling up the outside of my hard exterior.
I am from disappointment, hating that look in other people’s judging eyes who don’t understand.
I am from restless nights that end too soon, sleep at the tips of my fingers but never in my hand.
I am from always being early, from a mother who never is.
I am from me thinking about you.
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