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I am what you are.Father- / You were so many icons: / The Chief to me.

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Will you still love me?Will you still love me / when my makeup’s black smudges / across my face?

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Struggles of a WretchMy mind is shattered / Green glass bottles lining a city curb / My body is scarred

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Typical Dysfunction.Mother told me to be brave. / Father told me he wouldn’t tell. / Sister told me to have fun.

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Couldn't be.I can’t be / a lot of things: / those leaves in the wind

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KovalinessWe have spectacular moments. / We have deep conversations. / I call her many names:

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Rare BreedWe are rare, so very few. / Burning flags atop metallic poles. / We sway in the breeze like any other,

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TattoosReminders and meanings, / I need them to keep me going. / The wrist was the most painful;

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I need this right now.Would it be okay / if we played pretend? / if we didn’t have to label this?

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Lots of negatives.Not sick of winter, / I like my fingers numb. / Don’t care about appearances,

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