Patricia Koch Poet Narrative

For Mandy

Thirteen is a long way from 46
When i was 13 it was easier and slower
Things were a little less dangerous and a lot less techno
but there was a time
When we connected 
when you asked questions i could answer
when you hugged me just because it was a good morning
thirteen is a short ride to 21
to a time 
i'm not quite ready for
learning how to deal with you as a peer
and your choices as an adult
you'll always be younger
and probably smarter
and there are so many things i want to tell you 
about life and love and what they can do for you
but 13 is a long way from 46 and right now
your thoughts are of school and horses and what not to wear
but know this 
you'll never have to ask how much i love you
that answer you already know

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