some people search their whole lives for the meaning of unconditional love, but I knew I had it the moment
you gave it to me when I took my first breath.

love,
your daughter.

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When I took my first breath
by Kimberly Guadalupe Escalante
You saw my first smile, watched me take my first steps. You stood by my side, as I grew older I began to push you away but you stayed firm by my side refusing to leave. I turned away from you but you stayed close behind me, always there. Soon I forgot of your presence, thought maybe you’d finally left but you where still there, waiting for the day when I’d go back to your side. I discovered new things and took some wrong turns but you where right there behind me cleaning up after my messes. I was soon left behind by the people around me, like an old toy that had lost it’s shine and was tossed away, I looked around and realized I wasn’t alone. You were there, your hand on my shoulder your heart beating in rhythm with mine. You would always be there, just as you were when I took my first breath.

In every little thing you do
Be fair and true
Not only for others good.
For what you sow, the world gives to you.
More than the seed you can hold,
Your harvest in multiple folds.


From the top, the ground is hard to see.
The ground is where we slept,
Where we dreamt,
And lept;
In hope to find our strength.
Up, you are today,
Heed, is all i'll say.
For next time you fall to the ground
It may be in the cold hands of death.
Heed.