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Can You Hold This For Me?

A Poem

By L. StormerPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Can You Hold This For Me?
Photo by Aserusainhuu on Unsplash

When I was born, my mother put a hole in my chest

It was a gift from her mother

A family heirloom - mint condition

You’re supposed to be grateful

She told me

For the chance to fill it

With someone else’s life

sad poetry

About the Creator

L. Stormer

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  • MT Poetry3 years ago

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