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Father

In my father’s home His father stern Created out of fear and rules The fault lines in his children All broken somehow In their own, unique way They took their lessons Into the bleak day The bleak day In my … Continue reading

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Before

I lost you before I knew you It is our fault combined, both yours and mine Our family beliefs became our history rendering only mystery I understood your pain as a later, thing apart I did not know your heart You … Continue reading

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