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My Mom Says...

July 7, 2014
By FaizahYusuf PLATINUM, Frisco, Texas
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My mom says
I used to listen well.
That was before I listened to things,
I didn't want to hear.

My mom says
I used to not be defensive about everything.
That was before I learned anything,
could be used against you.

My mom says
I used to be the perfect little girl,
That was before I learned I had to grow,
To survive.

My mom says
I used to be shy
That was before I was left alone,
Unheard, unseen, unnoticed.

My mom says
I used to not be so distracted,
that was before I had so many things,
That required my attention.

© Amy Z., Edmond, OK

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