Oh Sweet Mother
Once in a while
There was "I love you"
More than often
Lies come before the truth
In eyes flooded like a river
There was never me
For A mere silent moment
There was you
Emotions like a pendulum
Swinging ever through
Imaginary walls
That I called trust
One too many broken
I lose my breath
Skin a light hint of blue
I held my tongue
Desperately gasping
Choking on my youth
Never another silence
A war within my cage
A war fought for you
I died a few times
Unnoticed by the few
Never changing, emotions flew
Pierced my armor
Meant only to scare, I hoped
But only as I hang from this rope
May I ever know the truth
I loved you as my mother
You abhorred me like never before
Oh dear mother, I understand
I abhor me, too
Though a barrel rests upon my head
You whispered quietly
"Shoot"
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