they said
we must never be born with a tooth
if we are to survive
weaning period
they didn't allow us
to stand on our toes
to feel earth's warmth
for long they feared
about our next weak step
our hands were covered
with thick skin and hands
protecting our blood and brains
they didn't allow us
to be poisoned
by the unknown;
so with many corrective eyes
watching our weak bones
earth and us
became bold
for things we didn't do because of love;
there's a page now
unfinished
for on this paper
filled with our greatness
we chew with
complete teeth
yawning into eternity.
Feb 7, 2020
Feb 7, 2020 at 11:14 AM UTC
they said
we must never be born with a tooth
if we are to survive
weaning period
they didn't allow us
to stand on our toes
to feel earth's warmth
for long they feared
about our next weak step
our hands were covered
with thick skin and hands
protecting our blood and brains
they didn't allow us
to be poisoned
by the unknown;
so with many corrective eyes
watching our weak bones
earth and us
became bold
for things we didn't do because of love;
there's a page now
unfinished
for on this paper
filled with our greatness
we chew with
complete teeth
yawning into eternity.
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