You so full of pride
and loyalty,
a woman of shoulder pads
in the late 80s and pumps
on every occasion,
the soft face that I see
everytime I turn on the light
and look into the mirror.
Now I can finger time
and watch it drop like pennies
as you became her,
as I became you.

06/04/2012

Author's Note: My mother, the Leo.

Posted on 06/04/2012
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