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Vy
Poems
Apr 2020
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a lull picks up
right after we tried
to put it to sleep.
light coos from the back of the throat
the hum of the microwave
and warm milk spinning:
the center of her universe.
tugging onto whatever she could touch
whatever was closest.
and laid to rest on-
a lukewarm heart
with fluttering beats
from the third cup of coffee.
no milk to sink
or sugar left to float
in this coping device.
pulling all nighters
just to tuck her in.
something short term
that shaped permanent gray hairs
around the chin and ears.
counting prayer beads like sheep
to stay up-not fall asleep.
numb and parted lips
no longer reaching
for the rubber pacifier.
the glimmer of hope
in a childβs eye
now she sleeps
engulfed in moonlight.
Written by
Vy
21/F
(21/F)
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