i knew all your creaks
the steps to look out for
as i walked up to the room where my love lay
sleeping in the dark
i knew your smell
the old ancient memories still with you
inside the walls
as i stood in your belly
painting in your light
i cared for you
carefully peeling back your layers
as i dealt with grief, joy and peace
as i lived within you
dancing with myself in the night
i shall miss you
and the familarity you offered to me
as i grew into a woman
finding my way into the world.
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you were my home
my safety
you were my shelter
my comfort
you were my pride
my status
you were my hopes
my dreams
you were my failure
my addiction
you were my identity
and now
you shall give to another
what i couldn't give to you
