There are no photos of me as an infant<\/p>\n
In my mother\u2019s arms. No black and white<\/p>\n
Sepia toned memories bleeding<\/p>\n
Into my now. No corners holding<\/p>\n
The past in its place, jagged edges<\/p>\n
Saying, look here, this was your life.<\/p>\n
This was you as a baby in your mother\u2019s arms<\/p>\n
See how she looks at you<\/p>\n
With tenderness, look at the calmness<\/p>\n
On your face. The only pictures I have<\/p>\n
Are the images you have left behind<\/p>\n
The hurt I have learnt to carry<\/p>\n
And the bitterness of the years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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