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Mother


I’m not looking for easier.
I’m striving for better.
You have broadcasted your pain
projected your suffering
your sorrow  you think you’re hiding seeps out with the smoke under your door.
You fill your pipe denial

breath deep

hold

exhale

I hope you feel better.

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