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sleepless nights
were in the making
for you but
so were dreams lost
in a twist
of corded fate
fevers ran high
with slips of wet hair
plastered
to your face
against a damp pillow
caressing
even in the storm
i look at you now
‘challenging’
each day as a wall
of obstacles
to overcome
rock climbing easy
in comparison
a shine in your eyes
like jewels centered
in chocolate-brown orbs
‘we pick our battles’
you always say
so casual
in a way
it captures my heart
melts me
into a languid pool
i see you struggle
as night falls
a starless black
moonless sea
every day you continue
to show me how
teach me the way
to love me
into being alive
for how could i
not resist
the tilt
of your head
your nose
like no other &
laughter singing
in my ears
as does the sound
of how you call me
‘mama’ smiling
even now when
you have children
of your own
© August 2013
Renee Espriu
I have two very strong, determined daughters who give back to me every day they are here. My oldest continues to merit my admiration as she battles Lupus on her terms and will not let it dictate who she is.
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