My mother always worried
that Grandpa's genes were in me
he was manic-depressive
I was a bit different
so all my mother could see
was a mirror reflection of her dad.
I went through spurts of depression
followed by perfectly cheerful months.
Even right now she is fearful
my move and flight were manic decisions.
I am determined to show her
this time the bright eyes
won't
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