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.